How a retired financier makes a difference By Michael Orbach Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 A recent New York Times article posed the following question to the gold winners at this year’s … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 The downward spiraling economy means many families won’t have the luxury of packing up and boarding a flight across the country for … more

New exhibit documents artist's pursuit of a minyan By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769 If you're looking for an interesting detour to make while … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 In a show of unity and continuity, four Kulanu Torah Academy students joined with their HAFTR peers for a joint graduation ceremony at … more

Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770 Dear That’s Life, Scene: A family meal 35 minutes before the beginning of Yom Kippur. A niece who shall not be named is asked by her mother to … more

Tips and facts at Young Israel of Woodmere forum By Malka Eisenberg Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 Have a working alarm system — a loud one; don’t be a hero — if … more

by Michael Orbach Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar, 5770 At noon on a Sunday afternoon, Isaac Brewer sits at his desk in the back of Fax Unlimited, the electronics store he operates on Route … more

Ask Aviva Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 Dear Aviva, I have worked very hard over the past few years in school; maintaining a great GPA while juggling a young family and an almost … more

How is Gilad Shalit feeling? What could be on his mind as he enters his 256th week of captivity under Hamas? Only his captors know, but a few dozen Israelis could offer clues, having experienced imprisonment under Hamas’ patron, Syria. more

The Palestinian Authority’s move this week for a United Nations vote on statehood will not go far, it is simply a move to push Israel back towards negotiations on the topic, according to a leading scholar on the Israeli-Arab conflict. more