In “The Lonely Man of Faith,” Rabbi Soloveitchik drew our attention to the fact that Bereishit contains two separate accounts of creation. The first is in Genesis 1, the second in … more

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park has been recognized by the Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Home 2024 list. The award … more

There was a time not too long ago when the three words, “ignorance is bliss,” would engender a long discussion. There would have been speculation about the origin of the statement. … more

At the conclusion of the traditional Yom Kippur service, we joyfully declare, “Next year in Jerusalem,” in Zion. It is a heartfelt and reinvigorating moment after a grueling day of … more

The summer is over, there’s been no Indian summer warmth (so far) this year, and the harvest season is in full swing. Farm stands have dragged out their apple bins … more

In 2011, President Obama withdrew all US troops from Iraq. The result was the rise of Islamic State followed by Tehran’s deeper penetration into the country. Can we agree that Obama made a … more

The Hamas gunman aimed his rifle at the elderly couple in their home in southern Israel early Saturday morning. He held a grenade on Rachel Edri’s head, began screaming “Allah … more

This is an excerpt from a column originally published in May 2022. In recent days, two voices from Ukraine have been calling out to me. Chaim Nachman Bialik had been a student … more

Last week, my family — children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren — were together in Israel, celebrating my wife Toby’s 80th birthday. It was heaven on earth. … more

This is the text of President Biden’s televised address on Tuesday afternoon. There are moments in this life — and I mean this lierally — when pure unadulterated evil is … more