By Meir Weingarten Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 The price of a ticket to Israel is always a popular subject for an (after) shul shmooze or for small talk on the Friday morning line for challot. … more

Palin fallout; disappointment at lack of participation By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Thousands gathered across from the United Nations Monday to protest the arrival of Iranian … more

Organization hopes to put two valuable vehicles behind closed doors By Mayer Fertig Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 If your teeth chatter in a car that’s been parked outside on a winter … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 A man who lived on the grounds of a Far Rockaway shul has a hearing on Sept. 29 on charges that he abused a child during davening. The case was … more

RCA makes Pruzbul document available for creditors By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) has produced a formulated copy of the “Pruzbul,” a … more

Good old-fashioned pessimism? Not exactly. By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Devarim 30:1 states: “And it will be when all these things come upon you, namely the blessing … more

Lawrence marching band performs Jewish music By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Guests at the wedding of Steven Rozenberg and Rachel Weinstock in New Rochelle on Aug. 21 were … more

Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Even a week later it remains unclear to us how the addition of Governor Sarah Palin to the list of scheduled speakers at the Ahmadinejad rally at the United Nations Monday … more

The origins of a political farce By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 By the time you read this article, the now famous anti-Iran rally will be just a dim memory. Rosh Hashanah … more

A call to remove the “garbage” By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 I was driving to work this morning behind a garbage truck and trying to avoid the stench. Bumper to bumper … more