The Jewish community in Austin, Texas, is responding to several instances of anti-Semitism in recent days. •Graffiti was found outside a local high school on Friday •On Saturday … more

In “My Name Is Sara,” a 13-year-old Jewish girl, Sara Goralnik, played by Zuanna Surowy, poses as “Manya.”  Jewish Sara Goralnik is able to look comfortable at a … more

What is the mainstream expression of Jewish power? When superstars with millions of followers like Kanye West and Kyrie Irving exhibit anti-Semitic behavior, more often than not it revolves … more

How old was Moshe when he fled from Egypt in Chapter 2? Depending which midrash you follow, he was either a teenager, 20, or 40. No matter which approach we follow, he spent at least 40 years in … more

That “No man is an island” and “It takes a village” are just two of the clichés used to convey the realization that people cannot “go at it alone.” But … more

Contrary to popular myth, there is no better or worse way to lose someone close to you, but there is definitely a worst way to find out about it. It had been a long day, and I was finally … more

When Tom Suozzi was asked what he’d tell young Americans marching in support of Hamas, he responded: “Get educated.” Suozzi spoke on Friday to Jewish-media reporters, via Zoom … more

Sigmund Freud always took a somewhat jaundiced view of the human psyche, but in the wake of the horrors of World War I, it turned even darker. Confronted with mankind’s capacity to destroy … more

Speaking from the heart  By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 I was watching at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 when history was made. I remember watching JFK’s funeral on … more

Dual role as YU treasurer and money manager raising questions (UPDATED) By Michael Orbach and Mayer Fertig Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Let the lawsuits begin. A law … more