Living in the Jewish mecca of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Laurie Phillips was loath to uproot her family when her rent shot up two years ago. But in looking for housing around the city, … more

Seconds, then minutes. The boat overturned in the murky waters of the Yarkon River, trapping the woman who had been energetically rowing moments before. Even the air bubbles had ceased. A small crowd … more

The Torah commands us twice to rejoice on Sukkot. For Shavuot it only says to rejoice one time. For Pesach “joy” is not mentioned at all (it’s difficult to rejoice when … more

By the time Sukkot arrives, we are three weeks into nonstop Jewish holiday mode. Some people might be a little tired of cooking, and I don’t blame them one bit. But Sukkot is probably my … more

There’s something about carrots at the farmers market that I find utterly addictive. I can’t pass by without buying them, especially when they still have their beautiful green stems. They … more

This is a perfect salad to eat for lunch on a weekday or as a first course for a brunch or even during a holiday. It’s especially nice when served plated individually and topped with the … more

Ninth and tenth graders at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County in Uniondale participated in the school’s annual Pre-Rosh Hashana Chesed Day. Girls traveled … more

Touro College has inaugurated its new college of dental medicine, the state’s first new dental school in nearly half a century. “Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical … more

First graders of the Shulamith School for Girls in Cedarhurst traveled to Green Meadows Farm in Queens where they enjoyed a hay ride, rode the ponies, milked the cows and fed the goats … more

To prepare its students for an ever-changing landscape, Great Neck’s Silverstein Hebrew Academy has implemented several forward-thinking initiatives … more