Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Dear That’s Life, In these hard times in which we find ourselves, people are cutting back on luxuries on which they had spent money in the past, in … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 These days we could all use a good laugh. Happily, good, clean laughs are coming to Central Avenue. “Kenny Gluck presents Kosher … more

Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 The yeshiva league's varsity hockey championship was a local affair between HAFTR and DRS. HAFTR (above), coached by Marc Bruh, won it 2-1. The junior … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Local professionals in dentistry, medicine, accounting and business have received smicha (rabbinic ordination) over the last few … more

Former local rav visits Five Towns, encourages aliyah By Yaffi Spodek Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Rabbi Shalom Rosner returned to his roots this week, visiting the Five Towns … more

Students gain insight on the legislative process By Yaffi Spodek Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 It was 10:30 a.m. and the first item on the agenda was a bill to advance government … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Ask anyone, “What are the commandments one fulfills on the night of the seder?” The numerous negative commandments related to … more

Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Merrick - The Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Merrick invites the public to recite the traditional "Blessing of the Sun" on Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00 … more

Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Justice for victims of abuse To the Editor: OHEL tells us, via David Mandel in, “ Reporting Sexual Abuse ” (March 27, 2009), that it supports … more