On July 5, Ethiopia announced that it had begun the next stage of filling the massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reservoir. The parties involved—Ethiopia and the downstream nations … more

It’s difficult to know where exactly the crisis over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine will end. Yet no matter whether Russian President Vladimir Putin seizes more of the former … more

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron, an area in the northern part of the territory commonly referred to as the … more

The saddest part of our parasha is Hashem’s declaration to Moshe forbidding him from entering Eretz Yisrael: Hashem said to Moshe, “Go up to this mount Abarim and look at the land … more

As Shabbat Chayei Sarah approaches, we are reminded of Hebron's prominent place in Jewish history. According to the biblical narrative, Abraham’s wife Sarah died in Hebron. … more

With a small push, yet surprisingly little creativity, we can easily notice that the Exodus from Egypt mirrors the events that surround the last evening of the existence of Sodom. In Egypt, the … more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a shot at foreign interventions into Israeli democracy during an interview with Fox News that aired on Sunday. “I’ve been … more

Culminating culinary school By Lisa Schiffman One of these folks could be the chef at your next simcha. On Aug. 14, a graduation was held at The Mac Rotunda at Kingsborough Community College … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 On a wet Thursday afternoon, Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback and a handful of protestors huddled under umbrellas, holding … more