Both the Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America strongly condemned the terrorist attack during Shavuot at a gay nightclub in Orlando. At least 49 people were killed and 53 injured, … more

Tel Aviv terror attack shatters five myths The June 8 terrorist massacre in Tel Aviv exposed all five of the major myths that cloud discussions of Israel and the Palestinians. Myth #1: … more

The 23rd annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park was cancelled on Sunday due to looming threats of thunder and lightning. To keep alive the concert’s messages — including the … more

Joshua Gold has been appointed principal of HAFTR’s Middle School, effective July 1.  For the last seven years, Gold has been assistant principal of NEST+m, a citywide K–12 gifted … more

Since this is the fourth Shavuot that I’m writing this column, and I’ve exhausted all my Shavuo stories, I’m going to do something novel and honor the original intent of this … more

Shavuot begins on Saturday night, and since one cannot begin preparing for the holiday before Shabbat ends anyway, the point being raised here about beginning Shavuot early is a non-issue in 2016. … more

Few things in this world are as beautiful as the night sky in the desert. Most people do not get to see this beauty, far away from the bright lights and cacophony of sounds in the city, the black … more

These are the words of Isaiah 52: “Uri, uri … Yerushalayim Ir Ha-kodesh, Awake, awake, O Zion! Clothe yourself in splendor. Put on your robes of majesty, Jerusalem, holy … more

With an influx of Americans and Europeans traveling to Israel for business and pleasure, an increasing number of visitors are looking to put urchase a second home there. Having the assistance of a … more

Students from the Shulamith School for Girls in Cedarhurst (pictured) had their hair cut at Quorum, a salon on Central Avenue, on Monday, donating their locks to make wigs for children who have lost … more