Arbitrator can’t find ‘the beef’ in union grievance By Michael Orbach Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769 An arbitrator has upheld the Lawrence School District’s decision to … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of November 20, 2009/ 3 Cheshvan 5770 This past Shabbat we read the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah, the parsha deals with the passing of our … more

By Sammy Steiner Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 It’s an annual event in the lead-up to Purim: rabbis and community activists sounding the alarm about out-of-control consumption of … more

Parshat Korach By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of June 11, 2010/ 28 Sivan 5770 In general, the Torah portion gets its name from the first, second or third word of the parsha, unless the opening is … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of October 15, 2010, 7 Cheshvan 5771 We all know that what passes as fashion in Israel does not always pass muster here in the … more

The book and parsha of Vayikra contain the specific essentials with regard to the laws and practices of the korbanot, the sacrificial offerings. And although we do not bring korbanot without a Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Torah views the bringing of korbanot as an important ingredient in one’s lifelong goal of getting close to G-d. more

For Orthodox girls seeking to inspire through song and arts, options appear limited by modesty guidelines, limited to singing and dancing before other women. Last month, the Tzohar Seminary for Chassidus and the Arts opened in Pittsburgh, directed by Amy Gordon Guterson, seeking to hone the talents of young Orthodox women. “Tzohar Seminary, like a window, will let in the light of creativity into the students’ lives,” said Guterson. “Together with learning chassidus and their sense of purpose, the students’ G-d given talents will shine out the beauty of Torah to the world in a new way.” more

I used to dream of making Aliyah, but it has become a far away fantasy. During my single days I spent every summer break there and left my first job to work in Tel Aviv. more

Oct 1-7 SUKKOT IN ISRAEL American Friends of Panim El Panim Geva Rapp has invited you to join him and his family in their Sukkah. Greetings from Jerusalem, Israel! We thank G-d for the growth of our work with the People of Israel. It is my pleasure to invite friends and supporters of Panim el Panim to celebrate with us in our Sukkah. The Rapp family lives at Ba’al Hashilta’ot 18, Kiryat Moshe, Jerusalem. Call me at 052-605-1103, or send an email to gevaplp@gmail.com more

Ms. Trisha Kraker, a Kulanu special education teacher, and her students celebrated Earth Day by planting a tree in Kulanu’s Center for Special Services side yard. more