By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 The Long Island Rail Road inaugurated a new train on Friday Nov. 14, which will continue to operate until Feb. 27, when the sun sets … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 I wondered how long the line would be if the coffee was actually good. I was standing in line for my morning cup of java when I … more

By Nicole Brackman Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 The recent Jerusalem mayoral election may mark a turning point in Israeli politics — the public splintering of the … more

A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 With the economic situation deteriorating each day, anything … more

Singer makes guest appearance at public school By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 The halls of Lawrence High School resonated with the sounds of Jewish music on … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 How old was Rivka when she was discovered by Avraham’s servant and brought to Canaan to marry Yitzchak? You are a … more

YIW publishes a year’s worth of shiurim, programs and events By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 The Young Israel of Woodmere has ushered in the new year … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 A standing room only crowd of over 1,300 educators and administrators filled the gym at Hewlett High School on Nov. 11, Veterans … more

Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 Dear Readers, Want to play a game? I have been enjoying a little game with many of my friends. I’ve entitled it “What’s the most embarrassing … more

Issue of Nov. 21, 2008 / 23 Cheshvan 5769 Engagements Engagement of Eli Katz (Suffern, NY) & Elana Mehl (Woodmere, NY) — Nov. 16, 2008 Engagement of Gail Blumenthal (Lawrence, NY) … more