Banning the ban To the Editor: I had never heard of “Vos Iz Neias “(living as I do in Israel) but the instant I read that it had been banned by the self appointed “gedoilim” (“The … more

 Dear Aviva, My granddaughter is in 3rd grade and is being bullied by Chani, a neighbor of hers. I have personally witnessed it and it is clear that my granddaughter, Tzippi, is not at fault. … more

What a week. We transition from Ted Williams to the shooting in Tuscon, Arizona. For those of you who missed it, Ted Williams is, or should I say was, a homeless unemployed former radio station … more

There are a number of different conveniences that help us through our everyday lives. Some come at an extra cost and some are free of charge. There are multiple dry cleaners who will pick-up and … more

Every time I hear a chillul Hashem story involving so-called religious Jews going to prison, I contemplate what the term “religious” means. I will not be one to say that people are perfect and … more

Dear Aviva, My husband works two jobs — both of equal importance. This is to allow us to have a stable financial household and allows me to stay at home with my young children, which is very … more

In the midst of the tumult surrounding the last of the plagues we are given our first dose of the mitzvot. The Israelites in Egypt were instructed to take what is commonly translated as a … more

As a self-proclaimed gym rat, it is very rare that a day goes by without me exercising for at least an hour. Some people prefer to workout at home — and some people prefer not to work out at all. I … more

The phrase justice is blind has been interpreted throughout the ages in a variety of ways. None so literal for me as the story I’m about to tell. I had been practicing for only a few months some 20 … more