Yoni Stokar, a New Jersey-based musician and composer, just released his debut album, “Atzeres,” which started streaming this week. The album features ten original songs,

My friend of 50-plus years, Rabbi Hillel Fendel, recently published an article, “Approaching Aliya—Youthfully.” He bemoans the fact that many American Jews have used excuses

I polled each of my children for their memories of Sukkot in our home in Montreal. Their answers were very similar—the bees being a big

With the festival of Sukkot mere hours away, I cannot help but feel that the age-old, hallowed practice of na’anuim (shaking of the four species)

When creating your estate plan, it’s important to consider any overseas assets or relatives that may be relevant to your plan. These factors may require

The author lived in Highland Park prior to making aliyah, and wrote this on September 5, 2023. I can’t say it was the MTA-Makor Chaim

I had an opportunity to attend a once-in-a-lifetime event at an international conference – the conferral of the Deso Weiss Award to my wife, Dr.

Reviewing: “Reimagining Repentance: Experiencing the High Holidays Through the Lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,” by Rabbi Dr. Matisyahu Shulman MD. Kodesh Press. 2023. ISBN-13:

A conversation with Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman about the new bestselling biography. Highlighting: “The Ribnitzer: The Life, Sanctity, and Legacy of Rav Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz”

Reviewing: “The Courtesan’s Secret,” by Nina Wachsman. Level Best Books. 2023. ISBN: 978-1-68512-348-2. Historical fiction is a blend of what really happened and what could

Sometimes we hear of what seems like an obscure reference to a name, or we come across a name or names in a place or

  In my recent article about teenagers and technology, I discussed the impact of smartphone usage and social media on mental health. Some of my