By Michael Orbach Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 In the latest twist over child sex abuse legislation, the New York State Assembly will meet in special session in September to vote on … more

By Michael Orbach Oy, I’m getting ferklempt just thinking about “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg,” a documentary by Aviva Kempner. For those of us not familiar with the heyday of radio and the … more

Issue of January 15, 2009/ 29 Tevet 5770 If Leib Tropper were by some chance  to segue into a career as a Jewish music singer, he’d better take care not to perform material that’s too … more

Several groups severs ties with colleague over allegations by Michael Orbach Online exclusive: April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar, 5770 In the world of Jewish advocacy against sexual abuse, a sense … more

Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 by Lori Mackey Back to school means seeing friends, catching up and wearing new clothes. All this is fun and exciting for kids, but for parents all the … more

Dear Aviva, I have a minor problem that’s not so minor. I hate my son’s carpool. The moms are often late and unreliable. When they can’t make it, they call me to do it because I’m the only one who is not working. It is really disruptive to my routine and messes up my baby’s nap schedule. I made up my mind to find other people to drive with next year, but I’m not having any luck. It looks like I am stuck with this one again, and I want to set the rules down right away. Any tips? more

Sound of the Shofar Alerts congregants for a month Solemn ceremony reserved Partner calling the notes more

Within days of each other, Nassau County Police Department has reported two unrelated incidents of swastika graffiti both in the 6th Precinct, one in Great Neck, the other in SeaCliff. more

Fun is in the forecast for Lag B’Omer with Chabad’s annual festivities in the Andrew J. Parise Park (formerly Cedarhurst Park). On Thursday May 10, from 5:30-8:00 pm, celebrate the break from Omer restrictions as a community. more

Doctors are calling on Ashkenazi Jews to take precautions and be aware of a health issue with a genetic link that affects one in 60 Ashkenazi Jews as compared to one in 500 in the general population. more