The COVID-19 crisis is not over, but “these vaccines are the light at the end of the tunnel,” Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt told more than 2,100 people on Zoom and YouTube on motzei … more

I have never criticized former President Barack Obama publicly — neither during my time in the Knesset nor anywhere else — despite my having disagreed with many of his policies. I am of … more

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt warned on motzei Shabbat that this “is a very dangerous time — we are seeing more deaths in the United States than we saw back in April and May — 3,000 deaths … more

With teacher Shoshana Ayzin, CAHAL’s grade 4-5 class at YOSS learned what it’s like to be an engineer. They discovered that engineers must create a plan, build prototypes, test them … more

After Joe Biden won the presidency, my liberal friends — mostly Ashkenazi Jews with deep roots in America — were aghast that over 70 million Americans voted for Trump. My Syrian, … more

It’s been decades since I ordered food at a McDonald’s. I’ve kept kosher since I was 18 and, outside of Israel, at least, Mickey D’s is decidedly treif. Except the other … more

Under the stewardship of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration took new approaches to American foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. The results have been profound, … more

This comforting soup is a cross between a meaty borscht and my current obsession: caramelized cabbage. Both the flanken and cabbage lend a hand in its richness. You might just find yourself not … more

After Gal Graber and Tal Goldman had a disappointing experience with a store-bought jachnun, the two Israelis living in Amsterdam set out to make the slow-cooked … more

CIMBY — which stands for Chesed In My BackYard — is on a roll to help Achiezer, the Five Towns-Far Rockaway commnity resource center whose wide-ranging services and referrals are … more