The overriding Jewish value of prolonging life By Leon Zacharowicz Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 The recent article about an ordained Orthodox rabbi employed by a hospice ( … more

Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 Dear That’s Life, It’s no wonder so much of my life happens at Starbuck’s: I drink too much coffee. But do not panic: it is all decaf. Pulling … more

Issue of July 3 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 Summer in Long Beach The Young Israel of Long Beach has organized several programs to service the large influx of families during the summer. Beginning … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 Imagine a group of strangers knock on your front door. They seem imposing. But they are nonetheless polite and assure you they mean … more

Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 Weddings Wedding of Nini Stein (Lawrence, NY) & Dani Ross (Lawrence, NY) — June 23, 2009 Wedding of David Yakubov (Austria) … more

Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 'Most thorough' award To the Editor: Before entering our family business, I spent 20 years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New … more

Issue of July 3, 2009  / 11 Tammuz 5769 150 years for Bernie Madoff. If only modern medicine could keep him alive for that long. While so many of his victims remain in desperate financial … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 In the latest twist over child sex abuse legislation, the New York State Assembly will meet in special session in September to vote on … more

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By Malka Eisenberg Issue of July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769 In a show of unity and continuity, four Kulanu Torah Academy students joined with their HAFTR peers for a joint graduation ceremony at … more