This past Wednesday, parents in the tri-state area gleefully celebrated the return of their children to school. No doubt they are thrilled that their children

This time of year is particularly busy, between back to school—which, for many people also means back to work as well—and preparation for Rosh Hashanah.

I wish I could tell you that donning protective outerwear and standing two feet away from an active hive full of bees was an activity

On Shabbat Parshat Ki Tezte, 11 Elul 5777, September 2, 2017, the Jewish community lost a true champion. New York State Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz personified

For those who have read our column even inconsistently, you are probably well aware that we are the parents of a severely handicapped daughter. When

Last night I went to my first exercise class ever. Now I know a lot of people might be wondering why I spend money on

Reviewing “When God Is Near: On the High Holidays” by Rabbi Yehuda Amital, edited by Yoel Amital, translated by Kaeren Fish. Maggid Books, Yeshivat Har

(Courtesy of OHEL) Between new school stationery, notebook and clothing purchases, coupled with on-going preparation for the Chagim, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Throw

For Bill Trimble, proprietor of BT Fitness Rescue, physical fitness was clearly a calling. With a diverse academic and professional background, Bill never strayed far

Although the new school year will already be on its way by the time this column is read, I feel parents may still be on

It is a well-established principle of American law that the Constitution requires a separation between church and state. The general understanding is that the Constitution

As of October 1, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) will require in-person interviews for applicants who apply to adjust their status from