By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 No, that wasn’t just a nip in the air; it’s really cold outside, which means Chanukah is just around the corner. In addition … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769 A kosher food pantry in Far Rockaway that has seen a large increase in need — some 90 new people a month, on average — is likely … more

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By Micah D. Halpern Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 I am a member of a small select group. I am one of few people who believe that the United Nations serves an important purpose. … more

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by Aviva Rizel Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar 5770 All questions are real. Identifying details have been changed to preserve anonymity. Dear Aviva, My daughter is a very good girl. She is a … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 Dear That's Life, We were reading and relaxing; it was Shabbat after all, and I suddenly thought I heard bagpipes in the distance. I asked my husband if he … more

After a lengthy debate, the Rabbinical Council of America has come out with its position regarding organ donation and brain death: it doesn’t have one, but everyone else does. Whether brain … more

For the average restaurant patron, navigating the landscape of modern cuisine is becoming increasingly difficult. In part because we, as the consumers, are demanding a greater range of creativity from the chefs who cook for us and these chefs respond by changing up ingredients and techniques to accommodate our diversifying tastes. more

A large chunk of my career (16 years) was spent in the world of advertising. I worked for various advertising agencies planning, negotiating and recommending the placement of media for many top advertisers. Once I explained my job as spending money, but since it was other people’s money I had to make sure my clients were getting the best possible deal. more