From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 The person in front of me purchased two dozen roses, as did the person in front of him. A dozen … more

A heritage trip to Poland By Dina Sandhaus Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 From my dorm room in Israel, I nervously picked up my cell phone and dialed her phone number; she … more

Issue of May 22, 2009 /28 Iyar 5769 Dear That’s Life, So I hear that 30 is the new 20. Does that mean that the woman who is pregnant at 66 with her first child is really 56?  And does … more

No book so completely unites the dispersed people of Israel. If any single volume can tell us what it means to be a Jew, it is the Siddur which embodies the visions and aspirations, the sorrows and joys of many generations … more

Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 It’s amazing what you can accomplish when almost no one is paying attention. For background we first draw your attention –– perhaps for the first … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 The book of Numbers (Bamidbar) begins with a series of countings of various segments of the population. Most of the tribes had their … more

Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 Upsherin Upsherin of Alex Jonah Markovitz (Hewlett, NY) - May 12, 2009 Engagement Engagement of Dudi Stock (Monsey, NY) & Perel Klein … more

Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 Journalistic integrity To the Editor, Kudos to Mayer Fertig for “The Price You Pay” (Publisher’s Note; May 15, 2009). I’ve been admiring from … more

Issue of May, 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 Far Rockaway - All are invited to the 7th Annual Shavuos Bake Sale Benefitting Tzofiah Therapeutic School For Girls on Tuesday May 26 from 10 a.m.- 9:30 … more

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