With policyholders facing a deadline to reopen their Hurricane Sandy flood claims, a public forum is set for next Tuesday (June 16) at which expert attorneys will present options. The free event, … more

“Israel is the most embattled democracy on earth. And what a democracy it is—robust and rollicking, with an often rancorous parliament,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said via … more

Residents of the Five Towns and other communities close to John F. Kennedy International Airport will have the chance to air their complaints about aircraft noise at a public workshop at the Radisson … more

Lido Beach offers more than a white-sand beach and a sparkling ocean on the eastern end of Long Beach Island. Only a 15-minute drive from the Five Towns and described as “a pristine beach … more

With summer but a week away, we have a new siddur in the stores entitled, “The Koren Ani Tefilla Siddur: A Summer Camp Siddur and Chumash.” You don’t have to be attending a summer … more

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a law that enabled Americans born in Jerusalem—which the U.S. government does not recognize as a part of any country—to list “born in … more

When did people first start using soap? Do you know what saponification means? Do you know how soap is made? Thanks to a visit from Mrs. Sara Mark, Benjamin’s mother, the students in K-113 … more

Rabbi Akiva Oppen of Oppen Scrolls gave HAFTR three year olds a lesson on how a mezuzah and the klaf is made. The sofer (scribe) brought samples of the parchment paper it is written on and he … more