The Yeshiva University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as the fifth president of Yeshiva University. He will officially begin his tenure in July … more

After Brett Parker’s great-grandfather fled the pogroms in Europe and came to the United States, he opened a drug store where … more

Last time I wrote about our kids’ pets, it was about Abbey, the cat belonging to Jerry’s daughter, Elana, and Murphy, the dog belonging to my daughter and son-in-law, Jordana and Dan. … more

A history lesson was presented at Sunday’s annual commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Rachel imeinu, organized by Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation at the Manhattan Beach Jewish … more

When we consider the story of the binding of Yitzchak, one of the characters, who played a significant role until this tale is conspicuously missing from the narrative. That person, of course, is … more

There are two times in Sefer Bereishit when we encounter the phrase, “Va’ye’he acharei hadevarim ha’aleh” (“And it came to pass after these matters”), toward … more

The 4,000 year old story of Bet El continues on Sunday, Dec. 4, when American Friends of Bet El draws Israel-boosting headliners to its 34th annual dinner at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan — … more

With Thanksgiving Day to be observed next week I would like to bring to your attention the Jewish liturgical roots of that holiday’s theme and purpose. The theological basis for the act of … more

With the appointment of Stephen Bannon to a senior position in the Trump administration, the media talons came out. The man is a white supremacist and an anti-Semite, said the critics. The claims … more

A new non-profit on Central Avenue is transforming old gifts. Gift It Forward, started by Miriam Dure, formerly of Savvy Sheek, is a gift shop whose proceeds will be used to help others in need, … more