Proceeds of a song to benefit children in China By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 David Gurwitz, a New York-based Jewish pianist, is donating a portion of the proceeds from the … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 8, 2008 Parents of Shulamith's Brooklyn school won a small court victory at a hearing July 30, after a judge ordered the institution's 1937 bylaws to be … more

Issue of August 8, 2008 Lawrence - Rabbi Natan Slifkin, the “Zoo Rabbi,” will be speaking in Congregation Beth Sholom on Shabbat Chazon, August 9. At 10:45 a.m, he will speak about … more

Prices in local housing market contradict national downturn, Realtors say By Malka Eisenberg Issue of August 1, 2008 Though a recent report on Bloomberg.com described falling real … more

By Chananya Weissman ISSUE OF AUGUST 1, 2008 Rachel used to enjoy learning Torah. Her report cards could be rubber-stamped with A’s and her teachers crowed about her intelligence, … more

Court asked to void Inwood purchase and Five Towns rental agreements By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 1, 2008 Affidavits by a former chairman of the board and two former presidents of … more

By Dov Winston Issue of August 1, 2008 Two people in Hewlett Neck owe their lives to a neighbor who rang their doorbell and woke them up last Wednesday morning after seeing fire and smoke … more

By Dov Winston Issue of August 1, 2008 A water main break in Woodmere on July 22 damaged 26 homes on Saddle Ridge Road, causing flooding in the streets and inconveniencing local residents. … more

Young Israel congregation hires rav By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 1, 2008 Rabbi Yehuda Septimus has been chosen as the new mara d’atra of the Young Israel of North Woodmere, … more

Five Towns cosmetics store provides beauty supplies to female soldiers by Daniella Adler Issue of August 1, 2008 Fay Feder, co-owner of Kiss and Makeup, a cosmetics store in the Five … more