In the spring of 2013, a team of robots programmed by Bar-Ilan University Professor Gal Kaminka reached the RoboCup world soccer championship game, the robotic … more

Here is a comforting yet elevated version of the traditional Shabbat dish. In this case, because of preparation requirements, it’s not designed for Shabbat dining. Ingredients: 1 cup … more

The Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst recently hosted a book launch for “Plucked from Fire,” the memoirs of YILC member Moshe Rubin.  Mr. Rubin, now 90 years old, was a young … more

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise. The reasons are numerous; some experts say that high fructose corn syrup is to blame, others that statin drugs have caused a spike, most say that the food choices … more

This week I bring to your attention the scholarship of Rabbi Baruch Dov Braun, a young and very talented rabbi and teacher of Talmud and Tanach at Woodmere’s DRS High School for Boys. Among … more

At least since the sixteenth century, Purim celebrations have included costumes and masquerade parties. Various explanations have been given. The Purim story is replete with surprises. Things … more

The Ramaz School, a prominent Modern Orthodox day school on the Upper West Side, said that it would support the student-led campaign calling for gun control. The school is backing student … more

Translated, mishloach manot means “sending of portions.” So, on Purim, we send delicious foods to our friends and family. We have a long, ingrained and biblical tradition of providing … more

The Knesset House Committee convened on Tuesday to mark Gush Katif Day, commemorating the evacuation of Jewish settlements from the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2005. Nearly 13 years after the … more

Abu Dhabi — A large delegation of American Jewish leaders spent two days in United Arab Emirates last week in search of moderate Arab counterparts working to fight against the forces of radical … more