From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of October 15, 2010, 7 Cheshvan 5771 We all know that what passes as fashion in Israel does not always pass muster here in the … more

Parshat Lech Lekha By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of October 15, 2010, 7 Cheshvan 5771 The word “Tardemah” — an unconscious state — appears only twice in the Torah: Bereishit 2:21 — … more

Issue of October 15, 2010, 7 Cheshvan 5771 “You have arrived at your destiny.” — Naftali Fertig, as he tried to imitate the voice on the GPS in his father’s car. About four and a half … more

In my view by Rabbi Hershel Billet Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 Ten years ago the term Nahal Haredi would have been an oxymoron. Nahal, a distinguished component of … more

Parshat Noach by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 From Adam until Noach, only two individuals do not reach the lofty age of 900 or its vicinity (Mahallel lived … more

Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 Liel Leibovitz is the author, along with Todd Gitlin, of “The Chosen People: America, Israel, and the Ordeals of Divine Election.” He writes … more

Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 By Chassia Boczko, Psy.D Mainstreaming is the most current approach in educating children with special needs Educational experts use several terms … more

Ask Aviva Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 Dear Aviva, Why is it so hard to get people to mind their own business in our community these days? My husband and I have been … more

Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 To the Editor: Thank you for your fair and balanced report on the candidacy of Frank Scaturro, who sought the Republican nomination to unseat … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of October 8, 2010/ 30 Tishrei 5771 The future is online and it is virtual. Virtual news, virtual shopping, virtual education — even … more