Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

It is easy to dismiss, as some have, this presidential election cycle as a 4-year diversion. We just have to get through the next four years and all will be well, they say. I could not disagree more.

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

Somehow, wishing another the blessing of Sabbath peace from on-high, while offering the very real human gifts of joy and friendship as reflected in a smile, combines the essence of Jerusalem, and what makes it so special.

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

While Orthodox singles are more insulated from cultural influences, it has had an impact. The questions remain: Why can’t singles get married? What went wrong? Is it 'external influences'?

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Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

Not only is the weather heating up, but so too is the election season. Included here are some highly recommended books on presidential campaigns.

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Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

While honoring his deceased relatives through his work, Sendak simultaneously mocked those survivors with whom he grew up.

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

Goldfeder served five years in the Assembly. He told The Jewish Press, “This is not where I want to be at this time in my life.”

Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

After Orlando, Pres. Obama denounced those who'd link the outrage to Islam. Should the US Muslims be under surveillance? he asked incredulously. Millions listened, rolled their eyes, and said “Duh!”

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Posted on: June 23rd, 2016

Shabbos is not only the culmination of the week but of creation and a great time to contemplate both-and then nap.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

But my father had developed an interest in Judaism and felt it was disloyal to abandon the Jewish people in a time of danger, so he stayed in Israel.

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Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

Though he made friends easily, his casual manner masked a sharp business acumen.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

He championed the right of Jews to live anywhere in the biblical land of Israel and inspired and called upon many to join with him in asserting this right.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

But the height of absurdity was reached with the announcement by Attorney General Lynch, in response to requests by media outlets for the transcripts of Mr. Mateen’s remarks, that only redacted versions would be released.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

What particularly rankles is that Mr. Nadler’s statement accompanying his declaration of support for the Iran deal actually made a better case for opposing it.

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Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

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Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

“We took nothing, as we thought we would come home in a few days, but we never came home,” Sheindl recalled. She never saw Shaja again.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

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Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

“He had a strong connection to Torah and was very respectful of Torah scholars,” he added. “He was self-educated man who was well read and business savvy.”

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Posted on: June 22nd, 2016

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Posted on: June 20th, 2016

They see these sites and all the other avenues available on the web as part of a fantasy world and convince themselves that they will not be held accountable for their actio

Posted on: June 20th, 2016

If done properly, painting a room can be done in just a few hours with minimal cleanup. The key is, of course, preparation.