By Baruch Spier Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 A new Bnei Akiva Shabbos afternoon program began Feb. 21 at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, combining recreational activities … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Parshat Terumah always begs the question: If the instructions for the Mishkan (Tabernacle/Sanctuary) were only for the single time and … more

Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Praise for ‘Defiance’ To the Editor: Congratulations to Yaffi Spodek on a very well written article ( ‘Defiance’ hits close to home ; Feb. 20, … more

Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Almost more than anything else, she looked like she needed a hug. But myriad other considerations aside, that wouldn’t happen because it might have drawn … more

By Jennifer Winkler Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Based upon this title, I bet you think you are about to read about a crime, a mystery, or, perhaps, about a few possible felons. … more

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Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 The Jews of Megillat Esther, in exile in the 127 provinces ruled by King Achashverosh, were undisciplined and ignored Mordechai’s warning to stay away from … more

Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Varsity Basketball team won the 2009 Houston-Yaffee Basketball Tournament. Varsity teams from Atlanta, Houston, Ida Crown … more

Efforts to help based in Far Rockaway and Five Towns By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 Yochi Sabri hasn’t seen his father and four of his siblings in nearly nine … more

Mayer Fertig Issue of Feb. 27, 2009 / 3 Adar 5769 So your best friend and her husband are receiving a well-deserved honor from the shul, school or organization to which they devote so much time … more