The Town of Hempstead kicked its support for Israel up a few notches this week when it proclaimed the Region of Shomron a “sister municipality.” Shomron, in the hills of northern … more

Archaeologists believe they have found evidence of King David’s footprints in a mysterious two-gated city from 3,000 years ago, mentioned in the story of David and Goliath The site is known … more

Rabbi Ari Berman has emerged as the search committee’s top candidate to be the next president of Yeshiva University. A product of both YU’s … more

In advance of the first day of classes, the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls in Hewlett Bay Park hosted a student leadership day in which SKA Student Ambassadors, G.O. and Production heads and … more

Happy days are here again! more

Jew-baiting these days is a globally competitive field. The Middle East, Latin America and Asia could all put up credible candidates for the title of most notorious Jew-baiter. But if you ask me, … more

While walking through my Jerusalem hotel dining room thinking about the news from the states that a U.S. court had tossed out a $655 million terrorism judgment, a young woman came up and gave me a … more

When I was in high school, one of my teachers was fond of asking us, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answer he was always looking for was, “I want to be an eved … more

Our parasha, Ki Tetze, contains two instances in which the term “zachor” (“remember”) is used — namely, Amalek’s attack and Miriam’s punishment. In … more

This week, I am presenting some of the works based upon our religious tradition that serve as my tribute to those who gave of themselves in their dedicated efforts to the martyred others who gave of their last full measure. more