Parshat Teruma By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 In the construction of the tabernacle, the Aron (Ark), which contains the Torah, is to be covered with a kaporet … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 With the joyous holiday of Purim just one short week away, our annual commemoration of the events described in … more

Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 Martin Grossman is not ‘our’ cop killer To the Editor: In seeking a stay of Martin Grossman’s execution (Editorial; Feb. 12, 2010), the … more

The Rabba Controversy by Rabbi Heschel Billet The recent decision of one Orthodox rabbi to ordain women with the title ‘Rabba’ has created a lively debate within Orthodox Jewish circles … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770 Clark Hoyt holds the position of Public Editor at The New York Times. It is his responsibility to read, review and … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770 Yes, I was one of the few who not only wanted the New Orleans Saints to win the Super Bowl, I … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770 There is no shortage of topical Jewish articles on various subjects; high-quality articles are another story. … more

Parshat Mishpatim Issue of February 12, 2010/ 18 Shvat 5770 Concerning the treatment of those in need, the Torah tells us, “When you lend money to My people, to the poor man among you, do not … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 World leaders and diplomats always have one plan on the table, one plan in the drawer and one plan on the shelf. The … more

In my view by Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 We were looking forward to a typical Caribbean getaway: palm trees, blue skies, hot sunny days, and relaxing on … more