By David Mandel Issue of March 27, 2009 / 2 Nissan 5769 There is legislation under consideration specifically to extend the statute of limitations on reporting sexual abuse until the victim … more

By Micah Halpern Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 The term “red herring” came into being in 1807. A reporter named William Cobbett used it to explain an erroneous news piece he … more

The knock on secular college By Rabbi Reuven Spolter Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 Your son is ecstatic. He just received a letter granting him admission to the summer program … more

Palestinian leaders hold up female terrorists as role models by Micah D. Halpern Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 The United States is hounding Israel to make peace with the … more

All questions are real. Identifying details have been changed to preserve anonymity. Issue of April 30, 2010/ 16 Iyar, 5770 Dear Aviva, I wish I had a crystal ball. I’ve been dating a guy … more

By Gideon Bari Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 People stop me on the street and ask me whether things have eased for job seekers. They follow up by saying that they heard that the economy … more

As I walked through the doors of Noi Due I was immediately stuck by how wonderful the restaurant smells. The aroma, a combination of dark Italian coffee and freshly baked bread, permeates the small … more

I did not come to Israel to learn Torah. At least not in the traditional sense. I wasn’t thirsting for more Gemara nor was I aching for Rambam’s insights on halacha. more

As we approach Rosh Hashanah I think back to my time at Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yisrael Meir HaKohen. I remember our rebbeim putting a heavy emphasis on preparing ourselves for the coming Days of Awe by taking an introspective look back on our year and making amends with those whom we have wronged. I would like to start with the amends first. more

In the past ten years kosher food has taken a tremendous step forward, not just in the restaurant scene but in the home as well. Shabbat tables all over the country have been transformed from landing pads for distinctively classic kosher items like potato kugel and matzo ball soup into a place where culinary experimentation is brought to fruition. more