The midrash says Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the universe. That brings us to the very beginning, to Creation itself, and begs a question…
This article is based on my 1997 interview with Joan Rivers in her palatial apartment (“Versailles in the Sky,” one pundit called it) not far
Teaneck—When Zalmen Mlotek and his family planned their annual trip to Israel, no one expected rockets to be flying over Tel Aviv. The trip was
The news that Robin Williams had died by his own hand at the age of 63 was shocking. Especially since he hanged himself in order
Found Barbecue Nation by Fred Thompson at Five Below for $4. Here are some basic tips, in case you ever get the chance to get
Jerusalem—When Prof. Ruth Gavison was doing research on the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel, the Minister of Justice asked her to investigate the “need
New York—Rabbi Dr. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, professor of rabbinic literature at YU’s Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss Institute came to town recently to be celebrated at
In the Spring of 2005, a reporter suggested to then acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that if he wanted to know if he had a
Every family has its own Pesach traditions, and every family has its haggadot of choice. Whether it’s a full set of Art Scroll for everyone,
The international community commemorates the Holocaust on January 27, the anniversary of the day Auschwitz was liberated. It is called Holocaust Remembrance Day, and ceremonies
You can go the junk food route to make kids happy, but in an era of obsession about obesity, some parents prefer to do away
Teaneck—Two Teaneck councilmen, Elie Katz and Yitz Stern (whose credit card needed to be replaced when Target was hacked a few months ago) organized a
