After nearly 50 mitzvot are described and demonstrated in Parshat Mishpatim, mostly related to damages and other person-to-person circumstances, the laws enter the realm of the holidays as we are … more

In the summer of 1935, even after two years, they still didn’t get it. Germany had begun to gear up for the 1936 Olympics and Goebbels, the Nazi minister of propaganda, had made it his … more

This week’s column is a tribute to our dear neighbor Mordechai Weinberger, zt”l, who passed away last last week. His legacy will surely live on in the Torah teachings of his gifted … more

Two words we read towards the end of our parsha, Mishpatim, — na’aseh ve-nishma, “We will do and we will hear” — are among the most famous in Judaism. They are what … more

A standard question to ask an eight-year-old used to be, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Every child had an answer, which ranged from “fireman” to … more

Na’aseh v’nishmah — we will do, and we will hear and understand — are two of the most celebrated words that appear in Parashat Mishpatim (24:7). In some ways, this … more

Fifth grade talmidim in Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway built a bridge, illustrating the Talmudic principle of Hekesh. Earlier in the school year, the talmidim celebrated the beginning of their … more

In SKA’s new Advisory initiative, girls work with teachers in a guidance and support effort. This month’s topic, “Empowering Students to Address Anti-Semitism,” has SKA … more

The CAHAL JHS class at Bnos Bais Yaakov visited the LI Living Center in Far Rockaway. The girls read an engaging story to the residents. more

HAFTR 7th grade girls learned the secrets of cupcake decorating during last week’s cupcake wars. This event climaxed with teams competing to create different themed cupcakes, all while working … more