As we are now in the midst of the yemei ratzon, with Rosh Hashana just around the corner, I would like to bring to your attention a book of divrei Torah from the Rav, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, … more

We have all been brought up to believe in the importance of progress. For the past several centuries, the goal of philosophy, religion, culture, and certainly science has been to develop ideas and … more

Just before he left this world, Moses brought the people into a covenant with G-d (Deuteronomy 29:9). And a few verses later, he adds, “Not with you alone do I forge this covenant and oath, … more

I remember as a child being in shul one year on Rosh Hashana and noticing for the first time that the Baal Toke’ah covered the shofar with a tallis while making the preliminary brachos . … more

When Arab armies surged out of the Arabian Peninsula in the seventh century, they created an empire larger than Rome in barely a century. By 750 CE, they controlled 13 million square kilometers, … more

Lots of thought and preparation may go into planning a Yom Kippur break-fast, with some people planning celebrations with friends and family. For many years we hosted a huge break-fast … more

Will Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s tasting some of Long Island’s best honey cakes on Monday be an omen for as sweet new year? Blakeman accompanied Mark Treyger, CEO of the … more

In the last days of his life, Moses renews the covenant between G-d and Israel. The entire book of Devarim has been an account of the covenant — how it came about, what its terms and … more

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued a warning about possible terrorist threats during the holidays, urging Israeli and other Jewish travels to take preventive measures. … more

Jewish voters were on the losing end of New York City politics this week on at least three fronts: Apparently fearful of being primaried from her party’s left in next year’s gubernatorial election … more