A street in Plainview was named on Sunday in memory of IDF Capt. Omer Neutra, who was killed in action during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion of the northwestern Negev. The dedication of … more

For Tal and Isaac Attia, affiliated with The BACH in Long Beach, this Pesach marks a milestone. It’s their first as Israeli citizens. “Every year in the States, I’d tear up at … more

Weekly walks are resuming in Great Neck, to raise awareness about the hostages still held in Gaza. Run for Their Lives is a movement founded by a group of Israelis in California, in … more

The Long Beach Fire Department helped ignite the ruach at BACH Jewish Center’s Purim celebrations by participating in the shul’s annual Megillah reading and community Purim party. … more

Long Islander Madison Stock is the 10,000th participant in the Birthright Israel volunteer program. The 22-year-old from Woodbury has extended her visit to Israel after completing work on … more

At a fundraising dinner marking its 64th year, the Young Israel of Woodmere celebrated the leadership of Rabbi Shay and Rina Schachter as they marked ten years of service to the shul. More than … more

Discussing a topic like alcoholism is not something many people would bring up in conversation. If bringing it up, one would need to be sensitive. I would like to thank Jane Lee for words of … more

On a bitter-cold day in early January, Mary Jarada, a Syrian Jewish woman from Brooklyn, stood beaming at Machon Stam, a small scribal workshop in Crown Heights that specializes in writing tefillin , … more

The Queens Jewish Link honored local activists at its “Bar Mitzvah” celebration, at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. Jewish media celebrities joined the festivities.  more

To get into the Purim spirit, Chai Lifeline of the Five Towns staged a magic show, a holiday-themed arts and crafts event, and set up a Purim-themed photo booth on Sunday. Children came dressed … more