As a pulmonologist and a long time member of Hatzalah, it was natural for Dr. Zev Carrey to have been at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. “I was there after the buildings came down. What was notable,” he said, “was that there was nothing to do.” His choice of occupation also brought him into the maelstrom following Hurricane Sandy. “I did spend time in a mobile medical van in Belle Harbor,” he said. “I offered to see people who needed medical attention after the storm. They were in their homes without the ability to get medical care. I helped provide medical care to those who had no access to medical services and were homebound.” more

Following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012, issues beyond gun control reform were debated and brought to the forefront of American politics. Citizens across the nation were blatantly alerted to the reality and necessity of protecting the children in our schools in order to prevent the murder of twenty more innocent school children. more

Jack Ratz is a man on a mission. The 88 year old Holocaust survivor harnessed his will to survive during the war years in Europe and now continues to muster his strength to tell his story, to speak the truth and educate, to shed light where there is darkness and denial. more

Feb 16 Atlantic Beach Kulanu Annual Scholarship Dinner Honoring Brenda and Stanley Goldstein, Founding Parents Award Raquel Bernstein and Adam Stieglitz, Kulanu Friendship Award 8:30 p.m. The Sands of Atlantic Beach more

Our Moms made a cake, there were bowls of pop corn, potato chips and some type of candy. An over the top party might have had crepe-paper streamers, balloons and maybe even pizza. more

Despite protests and outrage from Jewish students, community members and politicians, Brooklyn College hosted a BDS event, a group promoting boycotts, divestments and sanctions against Israel , last Thursday. more

No Academic Freedom Dear Editor: I sent the following e-mail to Karen Gould, the President of Brooklyn College, on 28 January 2013. There has to date been no response; nor do I expect one, for whatever answer Dr. Gould may give can only have rough ramifications for her and her college: more

The news that President was going to Israel sometime in March was surprising to some (myself included). After all he already won the election without going to Israel during his first term, he did all he could to demonize the Jewish State ever since he became president, and lets face it his recent picks to senior positions in his administration, John “Why The Long Face” Kerry, Chuck “That Dammed Jewish Lobby” Hagel, and John “Its not Jerusalem its al-Quds” Brennan all have questionable records on Israel. more

The Cedarhurst house with the beige siding, white portico and red front door had become a home, set up for the special needs of its residents and became a fixture of the neighborhood but Hurricane Sandy swept it away. more

There is so much that has been written about Purim that choosing something light and merry for review this year was not so hard. Nevertheless, based upon much discussion I am once again taking a serious tact in presenting to my readers a solemn theological and spirituality based path in this year’s review of Purim material based upon the writings and teachings of Rabbi Jeremy Kagan’s latest work, “The Choice to Be” [Feldheim, 2012]. more