The first American Jew appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Louis Brandeis, famously said, “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” Two months ago, one of the … more

Many years ago, when I was in high school, my mother arranged for me to get a ride to school once a week with one of the teachers. We lived in Manhattan, and as the high school I attended was in … more

In his essay “Megillat Ruth and the Story of Yehuda and Tamar: A Study in Biblical Contrast,” Rabbi Alex Israel of the Pardes Institute quotes the following the following from Ruth Rabba … more

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive are hosting a summer Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This free event, from 10 am to 1 pm, is … more

Shabbat Nitzavim, the concluding parasha of the Jewish calendar year, is an ideal time for in-depth introspection. As we approach Rosh Hashana we reflect on our past shortcomings and intensify … more

As the number of reported anti-Semitic incidents on Long Island continues to increase, Nassau and Suffolk officials joined on Monday to mount a counterattack. At the Holocaust Memorial and … more

Put simply, President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” is bad news for Israel. Trump claims that his plan offers “the most detailed proposal … more

In 2019, New York witnessed a high number of anti-Semitic incidents. Lawmakers, community leaders, members of law enforcement and ordinary citizens spoke of the importance of tolerance and respect … more

Jews around the world are celebrating the peace agreement between Israel and the UAE — and so are the Emiratis. In particular, Israelis are looking forward to visiting the United Arab … more

The history of Jews in Portugal predates the country’s official founding in 1143, as Jews lived in the kingdom for millennia, even prior to the Roman Empire. The Jewish people have thrived in … more