Conventional wisdom and reports from prominent sources indicate that volunteerism is in decline and that fundraising for local community organizations is harder because of increased
The Orthodox Forum of Edison/Highland Park invites the entire community to a talk by the Honorable Gary Schaer, deputy speaker, New Jersey State Assembly, on
Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak, the Chozeh or “Seer” of Lublin, was a wondrous light of righteousness, Torah scholarship and kedusha (holiness). He was also known for
Chanukah is when we tap into the spiritual debate between the Jews and the Greeks, as the Greeks specifically attempted to destroy our spiritual way
Part I Background in the Gemara and Rishonim The Gemara (Shabbat 21b) states that the mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles can be fulfilled on three
(Courtesy of St. Mary’s Hospital) Please join St. Mary’s for a menorah lighting in front of the Kotel at Night in Passaic—OK, a wall panel
Adapted from “Shaarei Simcha, Gates of Joy.” First Night: Dedicate tonight to family harmony, simcha (joy) and gratitude that we have reached this season of
The Sabbath and Jewish holidays are a time of family gatherings, celebrated with special foods, songs and customs. Many holy days, as well as the
Teaneck: Monday, December 23. Join community members at the first ever communal menorah lighting in Teaneck at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Green, 818 Teaneck
Part II Leaving aside the inaccurate genesis of events and less-than-objective rendering, it is very interesting to see how some modern-day Greeks would like to
To all our Maccabee warriors Out there in the big blue-grey world Rest your shield and your gauntlet If only for just a moment Rise
Chazal hold that both Purim and Chanukah will be the only holidays celebrated in a post messianic world. Both holidays mark seemingly miraculous events that
