Two weeks ago, my husband Jerry and I embarked on a 10 night cruise to the Caribbean. Aside from loving cruising and being with good friends, I was also looking forward to some creative writing … more

The literary work that is my subject for the next few weeks is entitled, “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values” (Urim Publications, 2015), a series of essays on some of the most provocative … more

The morning of Dec. 4 was crisp and chilly, with just the right amount of sunlight to stave off the cold. I found myself standing in a circle of poker-faced men and women … more

Here’s one more Judy rerun this week, as she wraps up her yeshiva-break vacation. Let’s face it, how many of us would like to limit the amount of fat in our diet? How many of us … more

Despite years of dieting and grueling workouts at the gym, the scale didn’t budge for Kim, a 38-year-old administrative assistant. “The final straw was when I popped a button on my … more

Many people fear going to a dentist. For those who suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to the dental office might seem like a daunting prospect. At the Cedarhurst office of Dr. Alina … more

The success of the CAHAL model is measured both in steps both big and small. On a daily basis, the first grade CAHAL students at Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam have been building and mastering the limudai … more

Although they both support the Obama administration-brokered nuclear deal with Iran, American policy on the Islamic Republic has become a fresh point of disagreement for the top two candidates … more

Sen. Bernie Sanders is surging in the polls, but Hillary Clinton has long been the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential race. If elected, how would U.S.-Israel … more

Sisters Karen Sheff and Bonnie Sheff-Meiselman have team-ed up with the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC of the Five Towns to hold a singles event motzei Shabbos, Feb. 6. The Sheff sisters hosted … more