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I recently stood in as a chaperone for my son’s day camp rafting trip, and I’ll tell you—rafting is a great activity for building teamwork,

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It’s probably a safe bet that John Lofstock is the only member of Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn who has spent serious time serving on

  Whether you are a staunch supporter of the Obama administration or you adamantly oppose it, it is rare that I find someone who does

How many times have you found yourself being jealous of professional athletes with their massive salaries? You find yourself comparing your life with theirs, as

Two weeks abroad on an annual summer vacation can be somewhat disorienting when you return stateside. My recent trip to Israel where my wife and