(Courtesy of Shalva) The Shalva gala held in New York City witnessed a stirring display of emotional resilience and hope as Yoav Engel, father of

(Courtesy of Chai Lifeline) As Adar arrived and Purim joy filled the air, preparations for Chai Lifeline families brought both excitement and unexpected stress. While

On Saturday night, March 9, Ohel, Yachad and The Bayit Association co-sponsored a special pre-Purim party for adults and children with IDD (intellectual and developmental

Purim festivities and celebrations came early to East Brunswick as several synagogues, including Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick Jewish Center and Young Israel of East

Last Sunday, families from across Bergen County gathered at the Jewish Center of Teaneck for its annual Purim carnival, kicking off the festive week with

(Courtesy of PTI) The Young Professionals of Yeshiva Ner Boruch-Passaic Torah Institute celebrated Purim Katan last Thursday night. Starting as always with a free hot

Ellie Rothstein, LCSW, found himself in a serious quandary in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks. As he explained to a rapt

Congregation Ohab Zedek (OZ) is marking its 150th anniversary with a sesquicentennial celebration at its April 8 annual dinner. Throughout its long history, OZ’s physical

(Courtesy of OU) Standing in concentric circles, locked arm in arm, and swaying slowly to the rhythm of soulful songs, 205 teens recently bid Shabbat

(Courtesy of Bris Avrohom) On Sunday, March 17, over 150 women gathered to commemorate the 21st yahrzeit of Bat Sheva Kanelsky, ob’’m. The inspiring program

On Sunday, March 17, at a ceremony in Glens Falls, New York Coach Dr. Jonathan Halpert of New Rochelle was inducted into the New York

Capping a weekend of four lectures at Congregation Ahavas Achim in Highland Park, Dr. Rona Novick addressed the topic of “Building Individual and Community Resilience”