Issue of July 9, 2010/ 29 Tammuz, 5770 To the Editor: Of what value is the concept of sh'mirat halashon when a representative of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center chooses to publicly declaim … more

In good health by Michael Salamon Issue of July 9, 2010/ 27 Tammuz, 5770 There is now solid evidence that a bad marriage can make you sick, or at least delay healing time if you get sick. … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of July 9, 2010/ 27 Tammuz, 5770 This week’s cast of characters includes Shimon Hatzadik, the former head of the Sanhedrin, the … more

Issue of July 9, 2010/ 27 Tammuz, 5770 Dear That’s Life, It is July 5th and the banks are closed, there is no mail service and there is no camp. When did we all become so frum that we started … more

Parshat Pinchas By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770 "Our father died in the desert" (27:3) claim the daughters of Tzlafchad as they build their case to earn his … more

I'm thinking By Micah Halpern Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770 Israel has become the scapegoat for nearly all problems in the Muslim world. Certainly, Israel is the scapegoat for … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz 5770 Last week I referenced the ancient Canaanites and the Amalakites and how they battled the … more

Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770 Brother, can you spare a quarter? My four-year-old son goes to get a haircut willingly because he knows there's a gumball or two in it for him at … more

Ask Aviva Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz 5770 My family and I deeply mourn the tragic passing of Naama Markovits, a”h. May her strong, giving, beautiful family be comforted among the … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770 With the recent verdict in the Rubashkin case, trials are yet again big news among Jews. However, trials are nothing new … more