From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of May 14, 2010/ 1 Sivan 5770 I was just two in 1961, the year that saw one of the most exciting battles in baseball history. The … more

by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of May 14, 2010/ 1 Sivan 5770 A holiday that celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments surely deserves literary notice and this week’s essay will be devoted to … more

Issue of May 14, 2010/ 1 Sivan 5770 I never thought I’d be someone’s Ed McMahon. Truth is, Ed McMahon and I really have nothing in common. Consider the following: I’ve never awarded … more

Row B By Dr. Jay Silverstein Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 It is a great privilege to be welcomed by this publication and share my thoughts with its distinguished readership. I value … more

Row A By Dr. David Sussman Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 There is a perfect storm about to hit the Lawrence School District. This time you have the chance to divert its damages. Three … more

Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 All questions are real. Identifying details have been changed to preserve anonymity. Dear Aviva, I am 42 years old and am trying to get back together with my … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 I hold no affinity for the feline or canine species. Accordingly, the incessant requests from my kids … more

Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 The worldwide statistics regarding damage caused by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland are mind-boggling. The number of air travelers whose plans were disrupted … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar 5770 Ahmadinejad is not a lunatic. He is not crazy. He is not insane. He is not a madman driven by hatred. Ahmadinejad is a … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 With the annual observance of Yom Yerushalayim this Wednesday, May 12, this week’s essay will be a brief review … more