Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, z”l, was eulogized last week for her pioneering kiruv work and as a rock of her family. “The rebbetzin had a special way of reaching the pintele yid (Jewish … more

Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, of blessed memory, one of American Judaism’s leading charismatic spiritual leaders, passed away on Aug, 23 at 80 years of age. She was the pioneer of the Jewish … more

Rebbetzin Esther Jugreis, a”h, founder of HINENI and pioneer in the world of kiruv/outreach, was niftar on Tuesday. Her levaya was scheduled for Wednesday at 11 am at Agudath Israel of Long … more

Far Rockaway, whose downtown area has long been synonymous with decay, may be in line for a major rehabilitation. This action would follow a city pledge earlier in the year to invest $91 million … more

Ambassador Dani Dayan, Israel’s new consul general in New York, greeted more than 200 friends of Israel in the Lawrence backyard of Yael and Gary Mandel. Although … more

T he sacred ritual of Birkat HaMazon, benching, the Grace After Meals, is the subject of a new volume entitled, “Birkon Mesorat Harav” (OU Press, Koren Publishers). It centers the … more

Kulanu will honor Melodie and Marty Scharf at its annual scholarship dinner on Saturday, Dec. 17, at The Sands Atlantic Beach. Kulanu Center for Special Services and the Kulanu Academy is a pride … more

It’s an issue for Shabbos and every other day, and since it involves shalom bayit, why not confront it Shabbos Nachamu! Mothers from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway are invited to do just … more

As his latest group of olim boarded an El Al Boeing 777 charter to Israel on Tuesday, Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass relished his organization’s remarkable achievement: … more

Among the most gifted commentators on the Chumash in Israel today is Rabbi Francis Nataf, a longtime associate of the noted Jewish theologian and thinker, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopez Cardozo of Jerusalem. … more