There is a powerful story I heard many years ago but never shared publicly, considering it too fantastic to possibly be true. But having recently read an accounting of it in Yitta Halberstam’s … more

While Shemini Atzeret occurs at the end of Succot, it is, as Midrash Bereshit Rabbah notes, a chag bifnei atzmo (festival in its own right) rather than a part of Succot. (100:7) This is clearly … more

RA Francine Solomon Memorial Library has been dedicated at Rambam Mesivta by the Deutsch and Solomon families in memory of their mother. Carolyn Deutsch, the daughter of Mrs. Solomon, is a … more

Fifth graders at the Yeshiva of Central Queens traveled to the lake at Flushing Meadows Park to participate in the mitzvah of Tashlich. They were joined by their principal, Rabbi Mark Landsman; … more

Girls in the Lower Division of the Shulamith School, who completed summer homework, received an ice cream with sprinkles from Ezra’s. The girls beamed with pride at their accomplishments as … more

Four students at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. HAFTR Principal Naomi Lippman said the four … more

The Yeshiva of South Shore began its 61st year on Long Island without the physical presence of its late rosh ha yeshiva, HaRav Binyamin Kamenetzky, zt”l.  However, the Hewlett-based … more

KOBE, Japan — Like many international smugglers, the one servicing the Jewish community of this port city 300 miles east of Tokyo has perfected his poker face to avoid customs … more

As we broke fast this year, my family commented on the light meal I was serving and wanted to know where was the kugel and the salmon mousse and the cranberry walnut cake and bagels and lox and … more

Jerry has always had a strong sense… more