Occam’s Razor requires us to explain a fact or set of facts in the least complicated way. … more

A long, long time ago, when I was much younger, even more foolish and living in California, I used a motorcycle … more

Thanks all the same, but no, I’d prefer my next party not be “the talk of the town.” The advertisement promising town-wide … more

Anti-Israel diatribes spring from Iran’s leaders like fleas from a dog, but a recent Iranian Parliament statement stood apart, … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 29, 2008 Cathy Byrne, M.S. R.N., director of Older Adult Services at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, was the keynote speaker at a conference for social … more

Like an amusement park barker inviting passers-by to step right up and throw balls at some unfortunate’s head … more

Q: What do righteous, learned Torah scholars and newly observant Jews, or baalei teshuva, have in common? A: The way they recite blessings. No, it's not … more

Scenes from the 33rd Nefesh B'Nefesh charter flight, on July 21, 2008, which brought 220 new Olim to the State of Israel, including two families from Woodmere and one from Far Rockaway .... from … more

Nefesh B'Nefesh and hi-tech processing smooth the way for a big move (Aboard Nefesh B'Nefesh Flight 3022)- Frances Greenberg's previous attempt at aliyah was unsuccessful. In … more

Local pastry chef shares her story by Daniella Adler Gitti Allman wasn't always a baker. As a child and teenager she was a tomboy who spent her summers as a waterski instructor. Her family … more