By Michael Orbach A Jewish family in Hewlett had a terrifying experience when two men dressed as utility workers pushed their way into a home and tied up the owner and the housekeeper. The men … more

By Masada Siegel Issue of Oct. 23, 2009 / 5 Cheshvan 5770 t's the new year- and one of my resolutions is to focus on the positive, especially on people who create goodness and bring beauty … more

By Malka Eisenberg Using slides, cartoons and humorous quips, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt presented the halachic (Jewish legal) perspective on healthcare reform at the Young Israel of Woodmere on … more

Israeli coach ejected at eventful charity game for Migdal Ohr at MSG By Mayer Fertig Issue of Oct. 23, 2009 / 5 Cheshvan 5770 By Mayer Fertig Robert Shimonov didn’t plan to go to … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Oct. 23, 2009 / 5 Cheshvan 5770 When Joshua Horesh died this past July at the age of 89, he was remembered as a caring father who doted on his three children and … more

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Tryouts this Sunday for competitive team By Malka Eisenberg Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 Black Belt Alex Sternberg is coming to the Jewish Community Center of the Greater … more

Parshat Bereishit By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 Chava bears two children, Kayin (Cain) and Hevel, and each one takes on a profession. Time passes, Kayin … more

I'm thinking By Micah D. Halpern Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 How far would you go to save your child? What rules would you break? What deals would you make with the … more