One of the more blatant ways in which the Torah indicates an anti-cruelty manner of behavior is in the rule of “oto v’et b’no” which creates an awareness that an animal and … more

It all started with a pain in my neck. Traveling in the Czech Republic, I woke up with a very sore neck that radiated down my back. A few ibuprofens later, I was fine. But when I returned to Israel, … more

I’ve always been confused about what to call it: England, UK, Britain, or Britannia? They are in my mind interchangeable. And just like that, the news from there became equally confusing. … more

Local female business owners met at Congegation Ohr Torah in North Woodmere to better understand a universal truth: sales is the cornerstone of all business, and whether we think of ourselves as … more

Nakba Day (May 15) is the “day of the catastrophe” on which Palestinians “mourn” the creation of Israel. In truth the day became a catastrophe for the Palestinian Arabs thanks … more

Despite leaving the world an unsafer place than when he found it, President Barack Obama isn’t shying away from busting those foreign policy taboos. The president who brought us a nuclear … more

On Sunday we showered my daughter Jordana with good wishes at her bridal shower. Let me just say, “Boy, have times changed.” When I first married 33 years ago my friends hosted a … more

Pictured at KULANU’s recent scholarship dinner, held in the Sephardic Temple, are Jeffrey Schoenfeld, president of the board of KULANU; Melodie Scharf, KULANU dinner chair; Beth Raskin, … more

A ribbon-cutting reception for the new First National Bank of Long Island, at 1301 Broadway in Hewlett, was held last Thursday. From left: Assistant Manager Cassandra Whittle-Simmons, Jeannie … more

During their joyous celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut last week, the day’s flavor was blue and white (which tasted mighty fine!). Children at the lower division of the Shulamith School for … more