The Reuters dateline for February 10th headlined, “Explosions kill 17 in Syrian city of Aleppo.” more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of September 22, 14 Tishrei 5771 When my longtime friend, Danny Levine, brought “Understanding Reb Chaim,” by Rabbi Yonoson Hughs, to my … more

With the advent of the month of Tammuz now almost a week behind us, it is time to consider some of the better quality literature that will surely help us to understand the themes that make this season the most somber on the Jewish calendar. more

Being an avid reader of Jerusalem Post for most of my adult life, I have come to both admire and anticipate the writings of Dr. Reuven Hammer. His take on religious affairs, especially his analysis of the Chumash, holiday laws and customs, as well as current events, are both well written and reflect a very sober and unique theological perspective. more

With Yom Kippur just a day away and Sukkos next week, this week’s essay will bring to your attention several books and essays devoted to the themes of teshuvah, repentance in the Jewish … more

The Five Towns Jewish community is pleased to welcome Rabbi Jonathan Sacks this coming Shabbat Hachodesh. He will deliver a drasha following the 9 am minyan at the Young Israel of Lawrence … more

In his 2011 book, “Intergalactic Judaism” (Urim Publications), Rabbi David Lister of the United Kingdom presents a Jewish view of space travel. Much of the theological discussion … more

As we are now a week into the Adar, we’re all affected by the month’s joyous atmosphere as we consider the Book of Esther. Recently, Maggid Books published a detailed commentary of … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 The beginning of the 19th century witnessed many historical events that were to foreshadow much of the next … more

It is my pleasure and honor to bring to your attention the recent publication of the fifth volume of “The Encyclopedia of the Taryag Mitzvoth” series focusing on those mitzvoth concerning all the major holiday observances. This review will center on observances germane to the Days of Awe, and Succos. more