With all the unwelcome changes prompted by the precautions to discourage the spread of COVID-19, it’s no wonder that many people feel discouraged. The lack
One of the things we look to from our rabbanim is informed, insightful and inspiring commentary on the Jewish seasons, coupled with an awareness of
One of the best indicators of a professional’s readiness to handle difficult circumstances is whether or not they plan ahead. By that measure, parents of
It’s no stretch of the imagination to suggest that nearly everyone reading this article has benefitted from ArtScroll/Mesorah’s attractive, affordable and accessible publications at some
The Sh’nainu Shidduch Group of Edison/Highland Park is a volunteer organization that aims to assist Orthodox Jewish singles find that special someone. A group of
Some of the most essential Jewish communal organizations don’t just solve the urgent problems that people face; they also anticipate new problems and quickly map
The past three months have been rough, financially, on many of us. And that’s particularly true for our kosher restaurants. So when New Jersey Governor
This past spring, our Jewish communities were forced to take on a fundamentally different character. These radical changes provoked by COVID-19 had ripple effects in
Many Jews worldwide have struggled to maintain the potency of their communal prayer in the solitary circumstances of COVID-19. Members of one shul in Highland
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold in March, the repercussions soon became evident in Jewish neighborhoods. Job losses, furloughs, and other employment changes resulted
While much of the talk about heroes and essential workers in society focuses these days on healthcare providers, grocery store clerks, and delivery people, members
An opportunity to perform a chesed appeared right in front of me. I hesitated for a moment because I knew that in the COVID-19 era,
