When the war with Midian did not originally go as planned, the Torah told us (31:14) that Moshe — normally a humble person with a checked demeanor — was powerful, resolute and strong, declaring that is war there no place for softness and for giving in and forgiving. more

In response to a widespread social media campaign to honor a fallen soldier, some 20,000 people crowded the military cemetery in Haifa on Monday evening for the funeral of Staff Sgt. Nissim Sean Carmeli, one of two U.S. citizens killed in fighting in Gaza on Sunday morning. more

A bride with her wedding dress, 100 children, 29 families and 54 singles celebrated their aliyah from North America this week amid the rumblings and stress of the current security situation in Israel. more

Several thousand people filled the sidewalks along Seventh Avenue from 40th to 42nd Street in Times Square on Sunday in support of Israel. more

A book launch party for West Hempstead author Howard Bressler’s “The Layman’s Guide to Surviving Cancer” was held last week. more

Coming this September, Kulanu’s limudai kodesh (Jewish Studies) program will be available to special needs students beyond those currently attending a Kulanu program. Torah L’Kulanu, a unique hands-on interactive program will fill a community need, said its director, Rabbi David Zeidel. more

Next Wednesday and Thursday, 334 riders from around the country and Canada — including several from the Five Towns — will participate in the fifth annual Bike4Chai, a two day, 180 mile bike ride that raises money for the children of Chai Lifeline. more

Yesterday, for the third time since my mom, a”h, passed away, I was at her apartment with my siblings to continue the clean up and furniture removal. I was overwhelmed at the amount that was left. Let’s just say, my mom didn’t throw much out. more

At the turn of the century, a young Jewish immigrant arrived in New York. So begins the history of many American Jewish families. It is 27-year-old Albert Allaham’s story, too, with a few unusual twists. more

Anti-Israel protests have continued throughout Europe this week, with several of them turning violent, drawing condemnation and shock from European Jewish leaders. more