I’ve never cared much about cars; I am happy if they get me where I want to go and I don’t have to worry about the details. I’m amazed by people who can identify the makes and models whizzing by. My husband swoons over the E-type Jag, but in reality our choices have always been purely functional. I admit to a penchant for red, but otherwise pick cars for purpose and price and have stuck with each one until its duty was done. more

On June 16-17 Egyptians will cast ballots in a runoff election that will decide between the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate Mohamed Mursi and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, who served under former president Hosni Mubarak. more

Last week, President Obama told an adoring audience of progressives (also known as the leadership of Conservative Jewry) that he knew more about Judaism than any other president because he read about it. He then suggested that he should not be questioned about his commitment to the Jewish state because “all his friends in Chicago were Jewish.” more

In the last two years a center that assists in the education and treatment of eating disorders has seen a 500% jump in patients who identify as Jewish and an increase of 156% in midlife clients. more

A legal battle over a mezuzah on the door post of a condominium in Chicago has had repercussions in Florida and Connecticut and brought an award to an attorney for his pro bono service in the case. more

“Someone has to say, ‘the way we’re heading is not working,’” says Dr. David Sussman, a 17-year member of the Lawrence Board of Education. Sussman sees himself as that person. The 62-year-old Republican, who grew up in Cedarhurst, and graduated from Lawrence High School, officially announced his candidacy on Wednesday, June 6, from his Cedarhurst headquarters, challenging long-time incumbent Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg in the November general election. more

June 10 David Broza Concert Israeli-American Night Music Under the Stars Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Theatre 7:00 p.m. more

Last week NYC Mayor Bloomberg, announced his plans to implement a ban on large sodas (more than 16- ounces) and other sugary drinks in virtually every place but the home. Bloomberg has already implemented a ban on trans fats in NYC restaurants, and a rule that fast food and other chain restaurants publicly post the number of calories in their meals. more

Do social issues make Jewish voters migrate to one side of an aisle or another, or do the issues effecting Israel make Jews go out and vote? The term, “the Jewish vote,” is often referred to by media or even talked about by political campaign strategists with an air of certainty, but when it is actually analyzed, there is no clear picture of the voting patterns of Jews as a single block. There are so many factors that go into individual Jewish community voting patterns; it often causes more confusion for those trying to understand just what issues will move a Jewish electorate. more

While Chapter 11 in the book of Bamidbar bears little resemblance to the famous reorganization process of the Bankruptcy Code, it does have a series of setbacks that seem to put the people in a negative light. Disobedience, complaining, people getting punished by fire, or their bodies suffer the effects of too much quail. more