If anyone thought that the return to their homes of the 20 living Israeli hostages meant the end of Israel’s Oct. 7 war, they can’t have been paying attention. President Donald Trump … more

The presence of an openly gay protester on the latest Gaza flotilla raised hackles and open condemnation by Muslims on the journey, who abhorred the gay man’s sexuality … more

Sitting in Jerusalem after Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah this year was like sitting in the waiting room of the obstetrics wing at a hospital. You’re waiting expectantly for a blessed event … more

Hours after Rich Azzopardi, spokesman for former Andrew Cuomo’s independent mayoral campaign, touted a new poll showing a “dramatic 10-point swing since late August” and a … more

There are certain staples that everyone has in their kitchen pantry. Canned goods and spices top the list, followed usually by pasta and other non to perishable food items that allow us … more

In an interview with “60 Minutes” host Lesley Stahl that aired on Sunday, US special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald … more

This week’s Torah portion tells the story of the great flood. The world had become corrupt, immoral and incorrigible. Even G-d’s infinite patience could not handle that generation. … more

Is there such a thing as an objective basis of morality? For some time, in secular circles, the idea has seemed absurd. Morality is what we choose it to be. We are free to do what we like so long as … more

Noach was in the teivah for about a year, caring for the animals day and night. You would imagine that the moment the door opened, he’d run out (picture everyone rushing into the fresh air … more

In the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, the Israel Chesed Center opened in Hewlet to bring comfort, support and connection, hosting more than 250 events — from gatherings for hostage families … more