Yes, with this edition dated December 2, we are to soon to observe the joyous holiday of Chanukah. With that said, it is my pleasure to once again cite for your reading pleasure another learned work … more

Unaware that she was carrying twins, Rivkah has second thoughts when the “child” in her rumbles around. The rabbis teach us that when she passed a house of study Yaakov tried to emerge, … more

New York City’s Department of Transportation does not want you leaving locks on the Brooklyn Bridge. But eating a big bagel with lox and cream cheese? That is strongly encouraged. A new sign … more

Following one of the most bitter, divisive and exhausting presidential races in the history of the United States, the Jewish world took a well-deserved collective deep breath this past … more

Five hundred Jewish mothers from around the world bonded over baking challahs for Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem last Thursday in The Great Big Challah Bake run by Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora … more

This article was solicited by JTA as part of a series on Jewish reaction to Trump’s victory, titled “Worst fears, best hopes.”  A majority of Orthodox Jews voted for Donald … more

The young men of DRS spent last shabbos with their rabbeim and their families in the Poconos (above), absorbing divrei Torah while building camaraderie and participating in a variety of fun … more

“Thank G-d we have Donald Trump,” Zionist Organization of America President Morton Klein said to raucous cheers at the ZOA’s annual gala Sunday night in Manhattan’s Grand … more

Whether Jews concerned about Israel agree with Daniel Gordis, they often read what he has to say, but his comments also become a source of discussion for days after his articles appear. This is no … more

I can always count on my husband being late. Most of the time, it’s really not his fault, as I know he has absolutely no concept of time — unless it has to do with his beloved New … more