The Torah shuns violence, values life, and has embedded in most Jewish hearts and minds through the generations that violence is not our way. The establishment of the State of Israel, and the needs for vigilance and survival, have changed this attitude somewhat, but even so, the Jewish people are still held to a higher standard – by others and by ourselves – and will seek diplomacy and other options before resorting to violence as a last option. more

As members of communities the world over remain saddened and shaken by the shootings of 20 children and six adult staff members at a Connecticut elementary school, schools and institutions are left to ponder if there is any way to learn from this and prevent this from happening again. more

Eight years ago, HAFTR lost an ambitious student, star athlete, and extraordinary friend, Jacob Haden Greenberg. Anyone who knew Jacob will tell you that he lived life to the fullest and strived for excellence in everything he did. more

From the Chabad House to the White House, there are few more ubiquitous symbols of Jewish presence than the menorah. From its first mention in the book of Exodus, the menorah has pervaded the literary and visual culture of the Jewish people, predating the Star of David as a uniquely Jewish insignia by at least a millennium. more

When a newspaper long perceived to align with a particular political slant is actually transparent about that slant, does it say anything new about the paper? more

Today’s comedy superstars, especially those whose careers are driven by television, may well owe their success to pioneering Jewish entertainer Milton Berle. Born Mendel Berlinger in Manhattan in 1908, Berle became America’s first small-screen star. more

n the wake of the terrorist attack in the Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue in Jerusalem’s Har Nof neighborhood last week, Western media organizations rushed to … more

Star qualities shine both inside and out of the classroom at Midreshet Shalhevet. Over the past few weeks, students won numerous inter-school competitions and awards for superb performances in … more

The Jewish Women Entrepreneur, a national nonprofit organization that empowers Jewish women to launch and grow successful businesses, is officially opening a Five Towns Far Rockaway City Chapter on … more