Issue of  Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Dear That’s Life, So you think it’s easy being Miriam Wallach in this neighborhood? Not when you’re consistently mistaken for Miriam L. Wallach, … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769 Parents who thought their daughters would attend Shulamith High School in September must make other arrangements. Last week the school … more

Issue of June 26, 2009 / 4 tammuz 5769 That’s Life awards To the Editor: The Five Towns Auxiliary Police would like to express our real thanks for your giving us a Creativity Award! … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 Rosh Hashana, I’m too scared to eat. Yom Kippur, I’m not allowed to eat. Sukkos, I can eat … more

Issue of January 8 2010/ 22 Tevet 5770 HAFTR hosts Scott Satran Memorial Tournament Eight Yeshiva League high school teams will spend this Shabbos together as part of the 20-game HAFTR … more

By Michelle Bortnik Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar 5770 Congregation Ohav Shalom in Merrick will welcome a new rabbi in July. Rabbi Ira Ebbin will succeed Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg, who has … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/  3 Elul 5770 In this tough economy, workers with transferable skills hold a certain advantage over people with more specialized training and experience. That’s why it … more

Arnold Sheiffer summed up his opposition to an eruv in Westhampton with a single word: Lawrence. “Lawrence was once a vibrant community,” Sheiffer — the founder of The Jewish People … more

The Jewish presence in Jerusalem’s Old City and surrounding eastern neighborhoods continues to grow, with local supporters preparing for a June 1 celebration fundraiser at Terrace on the Park in Queens, raising funds for American Friends of Ateret Cohanim/Jerusalem Chai. Widely known for its promotion of Jewish settlement in eastern Jerusalem, this year marks the 32nd year for the yeshiva. more

Teaching in the old city of Jerusalem, one develops awareness for the different types of people that can wander in off the street. Many of the people who frequent the old alleyways of Jerusalem are incredible people with incredible stories. We once had a fellow wander in who was absolutely convinced that he was King David. more