It’s hard to see fellow Jews advocate for the end of Israel. Harder yet to see such claims dishonestly veiled as Zionism and being “pro-Israel.” Yet, J Street advisory council … more

There is no other way to describe the Iran deal announced last week — it stinks! Iran is not closing a single nuclear facility, not one centrifuge gets dismantled, some of Iran's stockpile … more

Judy was in Isarel for a simcha this week, returning just in time for the climax of Pesach preparation. As a result, she’s taking a break from column-writing, and we bring you instead a replay … more

While the outcome of the latest phase in nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 powers remains uncertain, Iran is forging ahead with its quest for dominance in the Middle East … more

Sanitary District 1 will be collecting chometz on Friday from 7 am to 1 pm at garbage trucks parked by the Long Island Rail Road stations in Cedarhurst and Lawrence, Young Israel … more

Fifteen minutes will change your life and that of your family. This is not a new weight loss, exercise, prayer or study program. This is something that I noticed after 40 years of scheduling … more

Last week, Iowa Republican Rep. Steven King brought up an issue in public that I have been asked to address countless times in private. “Here is what I don’t understand,” said King. … more

As Ukraine continues to unravel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) will try to help that country’s Jews celebrate as normal of a Passover holiday as possible in chaotic … more

Rabbi Shlomo Adelman, Menahel/Principal of HANC High School in Uniondale, sent this note to HANC family. Our hearts ache with anguish and mourning over the devastating loss of Eliane, Rivkah, … more

The Passover seder begins by welcoming anyone who is hungry, an idea that comes straight from the Book of Exodus (23:9), which states, “You shall not oppress a stranger, since you yourselves … more