In the tradition of the Ari and the Kabbalists of 16th century Tzfat, Shulamith Middle Division students of enjoyed a Tu B’Shvat seder complete with the shivat haminim. A PowerPoint … more

In the 1930s, Rabbi Tobias Geffen of Atlanta began to investigate the hidden ingredients inside mass-produced foods and to evaluate whether those ingredients conflict with kosher laws. He then set a … more

The History Channel has reaffirmed its commitment to accuracy by revising its “Albert Einstein: Fact or Fiction?” webpage to report that Einstein was, in fact, supportive of … more

In a fun evening of Jewish unity, over 1,000 South Shore women will partake next week in the aromatic spiritual tradition of making challah together. Similar events are scheduled throughout the … more

The annual Chanukah Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad Mineola featured dancing rabbis, Lipa Schmeltzer, and talk about Long Island’s heroin epidemic. The event, telecast … more

The heads of the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors jointly condemned a law proposed by Israel’s education minister that would bar the … more

By Daniella Levy, Kveller via JTA The composition is exquisite: my firstborn, Hallel, maybe a week old, is lying on his back on a striped felt blanket next to his grandpa. They are gazing lovingly … more

We have been on a spiritual journey since the beginning of Chodesh Elul. This month helps us to focus upon what is false and what is real, in order that we may pursue matters of ultimate spiritual … more

The past week and half has been a whirlwind of furry fun. My daughter and son-in-law were in Europe for 10 days and I got to host their adorable dog Murphy. As if that wasn’t enough of a treat … more

In a bid to show the world what responsible, considered citizens they are, Iran’s leaders last week hosted their annual, gloriously named, “Tehran Security Conference.” The … more