On Oct. 11, four days after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, the City University of New York’s portal for reporting discrimination and retaliation included both the International … more

Notes from a working mom Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Relating to the theme of this week’s paper, simcha celebrations, I’d like to share my experiences as the wife of a magician. When your … more

By Eileen Goltz Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 It’s Chanukah cookie time. All you balabustas know what I mean. That time of year when only the best, tastiest and most beautiful … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of March 27, 2009 / 2 Nissan 5769 In his introduction to “Haggadah and History” (Jewish Publications Society, 1975), historian Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi noted the … more

Also in the issue of July 3, 2009: Service cuts on track for LIRR Kulanu graduates with HAFTR more

Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 Dear That’s Life, Shabbat mornings in my home as an adult mimic my Shabbat mornings growing up, including angling for a section of The Times … more

Assessing blame, further options in notorious case By Michael Orbach Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 Avrohom Mondrowitz will not be extradited to New York to be tried on multiple … more

Liquor lockdown By Mayer Fertig Issue of April 30, 2010/ Iyar 16, 5770 The annual dinner of the Lawrence-Far Rockaway Community Kollel on Tuesday evening was a dry affair - not because the … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 He exchanged gold chains for tefilin straps, hip hop songs for nigunim and embraced Judaism to escape a life of gangs, drugs and … more

By Sergey Kadinsky Having climbed out of its past as a military dictatorship, Panama is revamping its image for the world as a hub for business, culture and tourism. As the country’s famed … more