Perhaps among one of the greatest Jewish theologians in the United States today is Rabbi David Fohrman of Woodmere. His writings about the story of Purim will be the main focus of this …
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By Alan Jay Gerber
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3/15/16
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Reports continue to surface about the rise of cases of the mosquito-born Zika virus in South America, and the associated birth defect microcephaly, which is characterized by …
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By Alina Dain Sharon
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3/10/16
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Nineteen new parking meters that were installed in Cedarhurst through a pilot program in October 2014 are here to stay. Now more — for a total of about 700 meters —are being installed …
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By Vanessa Parker
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3/9/16
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More than 1,500 people, from the Five Towns-Far Rockaway community and beyond, flocked to the Sands Atlantic Beach to proclaim that “We Are All Achiezer” and salute and support the …
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Photos by Moshe Gershbaum and Tsemach Glenn
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3/9/16
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As is often the case in the Five Towns, business competition takes a back seat to a unity of purpose in pursuit of a righteous cause.
In that spirit, leaders of the Seasons and Gourmet Glatt …
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3/9/16
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Budget coach Faigie Berman and financial adviser Sara Glaz last week offered advice to women on how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of being in business for themselves.
“How do …
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By Celia Weintrob
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3/9/16
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HaRav Shimshon Katz is leaving the Shomrei Shabbos Shul in Far Rockaway after nearly 33 years.
Rabbi Katz remains the Puppa rosh yeshiva in Williamsburg.
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3/9/16
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JNS.org editor-in-chief Jacob Kamaras interviewed singer-songwriter Kinky Friedman for an article about Friedman’s upcoming participating in a benefit concert for a historic Texas synagogue …
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3/9/16
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American college professors have now shown their true colors when it comes to Israel. Remember how 126 historians recently tried to get the American Historical Association (AHA) to condemn Israel for …
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By Stephen M. Flatow
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3/9/16
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On Tuesday, voters in Cedarhurst village will cast ballots for two trustees in the first contested election since 1989. The voting will take place at Village Hall, at 200 Cedarhurst Ave., from 7 am …
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By Jeffrey Bessen and Vanessa Parker
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3/9/16
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