A happy family shares the true story of a spontaneous decision By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 Back in 2005, looking to make some extra money while I finished my great American … more

Issue of August 8, 2008 Ehud Olmert's announcement that he will not compete in the upcoming Kadima elections, and will step down after they are concluded, certainly must have bolstered the … more

Issue of August 8, 2008 Dear That’s Life, Rich and I met about eight years ago at the World Trade Center at a Landmark Seminar. G-d knows that if it had not been for the melting pot of New … more

Turbulence in our lives By David Seidemann My flight back from points South last week was uneventful, if you don’t count the first 30 seconds or so. Immediately upon takeoff, we … more

Stellar sports program enhances Simcha Day Camp By Rachel Blady Issue of August 8, 2008 To children, summer is all about happiness and fun, and Simcha Day Camp certainly lives up to its … more

By Dov Winston Issue of August 8, 2008 A new program called BAYIT (Building a Year in Israel Together) will pair students studying in Israel with families who have made aliyah from North … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 8, 2008 In the event of a national catastrophe, Israel will have access to a backup American blood supply, thanks to a contingency agreement between … more

By Rachel Blady Issue of August 8, 2008 A West Hempstead man, Moshe Hill, was honored Tuesday as a hero by Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray for saving a woman’s life. Hill, 22, was … more

“...With All Your Heart...” A Torah tribute to a true hero on Tisha B’Av Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 8, 2008 Grenade! Grenade! The very mention of this … more

Proceeds of a song to benefit children in China By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 David Gurwitz, a New York-based Jewish pianist, is donating a portion of the proceeds from the … more