Officials representing the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists (out of 1.5 million juniors entered) in the 61st annual National Merit … more

The Israeli humanitarian aid group IsraAID was involved in the rescue of dozens of refugees off the Greek coast last weekend.  “A boat arrived almost up to the shore when all of a … more

Navigating life as a divorced, single parent is never easy, but the challenges are compounded when one is part of the Orthodox Jewish community in part because of the community’s strong family … more

While some community based organizations are struggling to find volunteers, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside is recognizing people who have given thousands of hours of service. Anne … more

There is one book in our Bible that encompasses the writings of 12 prophets known as the “Trei Asar.” This volume is the subject of an interesting commentary and analysis by one of the … more

The facts of the murder were straightforward. Alexander Levlovich, 64, was driving through Jerusalem with two friends, on their way home from Rosh Hashanah dinner, when Palestinian rock-throwers … more

At a time when the Jewish world seems more polarized than ever, The Shabbos Project is seeking to mobilize more than one million Jews worldwide to pause and observe the Sabbath together, Oct. … more

The literal meaning of Kol Nidre is “all vows.” More broadly, the prayer deals with the importance of words in shaping our lives, setting the tone for who we are—what we … more

When the Regents of the 10-school University of California (UC) system discuss a statement of principles against intolerance this week, it is unclear if anti-Semitism — clearly rising on their … more

The new school year began just before Rosh Hashana for most Long Islanders. At the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, HAFTR parent and faculty member Robin Maron poses with her daughter … more