Good old-fashioned pessimism? Not exactly. By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Devarim 30:1 states: “And it will be when all these things come upon you, namely the blessing … more

Lawrence marching band performs Jewish music By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Guests at the wedding of Steven Rozenberg and Rachel Weinstock in New Rochelle on Aug. 21 were … more

Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Even a week later it remains unclear to us how the addition of Governor Sarah Palin to the list of scheduled speakers at the Ahmadinejad rally at the United Nations Monday … more

The origins of a political farce By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 By the time you read this article, the now famous anti-Iran rally will be just a dim memory. Rosh Hashanah … more

A call to remove the “garbage” By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 I was driving to work this morning behind a garbage truck and trying to avoid the stench. Bumper to bumper … more

Covenantal Imperatives Essays by Walter S. Wurzburger edited by Eliezer L. Jacobs and Shalom Carmy He was a distinguished community and rabbinic leader in our community for over three … more

Evaluating the actions of our leaders By Howard Kopel Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 It’s that time of year when the timeless rhythms of Judaism take over our lives and carry us along in its … more

Ever wonder what our children are thinking? By Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Imagine that you and your spouse decided to treat yourselves to a high-end cruise for your … more

Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Dear That’s Life, My three-year-old son, Abie, and two-year-old daughter, Shalva, are obsessed with collecting pennies and giving tzedaka. Any time they find change, … more

Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 We’ve learned nothing from history To the Editor: Your article describing recognition of the 1943 rabbis’ march, and the recognition of the work of the … more