Yeshiva University and the Orthodox Union will co-host “Remembering the Rav, Celebrating the Completion of Chumash Mesoras HaRav: The Neuwirth Edition” this Sunday. The program, in … more

Few people reach the milestone of 70th years of marriage, and the anniversary kiddush of Frances and Izzie Mehl was an occasion that stirred many people’s hearts. I called up the lovebirds to … more

As we approached Shabbat Shuva, teshuva, loosely translated as repentance but literally meaning return, was on my mind. I have long been intrigued by teshuva personalities. In Tanach, even … more

If you believe Bob Woodward’s latest book, Fear: Trump in the White House, or the anonymous op-ed published recently by The New York Times, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the … more

The mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah initially appears to be quite straightforward. By way of illustration, the Rambam formulates the obligation in this manner: “What is the mitzvah of … more

There was once a king who had two advisers. The advisers had a luxurious life as long as they bowed to the whims of the king, which were many. He made unreasonable demands. He was harsh in his … more

Rabbi Alex Israel, the author of this week’s essay, teaches Bible at Pardes in Jerusalem and is the director of its Community Education Programs. Born and raised in London, he holds degrees … more

It’s often claimed by Western enemies of Israel that the military actions of the Israel Defense Forces against Hamas in Gaza are disproportionate because such actions kill Arabs while Hamas … more

Seasons, the upscale kosher supermarket chain with national ambitions, has filed for bankruptcy, it was reported late Monday. In its Chapter 11 filing, Seasons reported $42 million in debt and $5 … more

Recently, Dr. Meir Wikler published the fascinating “Behind Closed Doors: Over 45 Years of Helping People Overcome Their Challenges” (Menucha Publishers). The distinguished rabbi and … more