As soon as we read the opening lines of Terumah we begin the massive shift from the intense drama of the Exodus with its signs and wonders and epic events, to the long, detailed narrative of how the … more

In the end, it wasn’t even close. After weeks of seemingly endless negative television commercials promoting Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican-Conservative Mazi Pilip, Suozzi defeated … more

An alleged Hewlett hate crime has raised concerns regarding the migrant crisis for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.   “We are here today because of the unfortunate … more

If some of us lacked focus before Oct. 7, Hamas’ atrocities in Israel and the worldwide displays of Jew-hatred that followed have clarified our priorities. In Long Island’s special … more

The Mothers of IDF Soldiers group led a demonstration last week of army mothers, reservists in the Israel Defense Forces, bereaved families and others outside the US embassy in Jerusalem. They … more

Conservative Judaism has surrendered to the rising tide of intermarriage among its followers. The movement wants to engage interfaith couples in “meaningful ritual ways” but should not … more

When Hamas terrorists struck on Oct. 7, hundreds of b’nai mitzvah celebrations in Israel were put on hold or canceled. Gabriella (“Gabi”) Kittrie had been studying with her … more

Following allegations that a dozen employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) participated directly in Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack … more

The most rushed meal in America has to be the weekday breakfast. Instant drinks, instant oatmeal, cold cereal and toaster pastries are not on any list of the best way to start the day, and we have … more

Growing up in the Bronx, Ritchie Torres, one of Israel’s boldest backers in Congress, had no awareness of the Jewish community or Israel. “I was born and raised in a community that … more