“Sarah laughed inside, saying, ‘after I have withered shall I again have smooth skin?’” (Bereishit 18:12) This was Sarah’s understandable response to the announcement that
Teaneck, circa 2017, stands as the epicenter of a Bergen County Orthodox community that has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, both in population and
Editor’s note: The following is an edited version of a speech made at The Moriah School’s eighth-grade graduation event. Having a child in this year’s
“And you shall count for yourselves, from the day after the day of rest, from the day that you bring the Omer offering, seven complete
soften breakups by using the phrase “It’s really not you; it’s me.” Well, in this case, it is definitely you, Facebook, definitely you. Perhaps we
(This article first appeared in the spring edition of Hayidiyon and is reprinted with permission.) I enjoy TED Talks. I find them both inspiring and
I am always proud to vote and I specifically appreciated the privilege in this year’s difficult presidential election. Choosing a candidate to vote for was
The Lord of the Flies Syndrome A group of young boys are stranded on a desert island and create a new society, developing governing bodies,
(Part III of III) Teaching children to daven and embrace tefilah is at the heart of our Jewish identity and life experience. Thus far in
