Most Jewish women have at least one childhood memory of wearing a Queen Esther costume for Purim. Esther’s image is ubiquitous in the collective Jewish consciousness, not only as the character … more

Aong with all the challenging events of this part summer including the terrible kidnapping and murder of Gilad, Eyal and Naftali, I heard an incredible story: A teacher in a resource room for … more

A few months ago, I asked William Schabas, the Canadian academic who this week resigned as head of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s probe into last summer’s war in Gaza … more

As the yearly cycle of our religious observances marches on, we experienced the readings about Amalek a few weeks ago, and we are to further hear of that nation’s hateful and violent legacy in the Torah readings first on Shabbat Zachor and then on Purim. more

A Jew and a Catholic went to Congress sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it is what will be played out over the next few months. The Jew of course is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … more

South Shore Rep. Kathleen Rice released the following statement on Monday: “Thwarting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ensuring Israel’s security should be something that unites both … more

  Venerated Rabbonim and Poskim walked slowly, heads bent in hachnaah, as they approached the admas kodesh (holy soil) where the Chofetz Chaim is buried in the ancient Jewish cemetery … more

While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he remains “determined” to give his March 3 address before a joint session of Congress on the dangers of a nuclear Iran and … more

A drum made out of an ancient Torah scroll and used by the Hitler Youth marching band was discovered recently in Poland and has been purchased by the From the Depths association, which aims to … more

HANC High School Menahel Rabbi Shlomo Adelman last week visited alumni learning in Israel. Students shared divrei Torah and reconnected over a delicious meal at Soyo, an elegant Yerushalayim … more