It no longer serves us to be so buttoned-up, because American society is so much less buttoned-up. By David Bernstein/Sapir Journal Editor’s note: We are

I know I am not alone. Since October 7, the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is check the news

(Courtesy of Yad Leah) In response to the urgent needs of thousands of families who have fled their homes in Southern Israel, Yad Leah initiated

Sigal Ostrin of Highland Park is a senior at Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls in Paramus, with a considerable commute. But when she decides

(Courtesy of Matnas Chaim) Matnas Chaim is a public, nonprofit blood stem cell and marrow registry curing blood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by finding

When wet cement is poured, there’s a certain draw to etch something in it. Often, people write their initials in a metaphysical attempt to capture

My father, Dr. Donald Feldstein of blessed memory, was a news junkie who read the daily paper and watched the television news religiously. During our

We all pass people throughout every day walking along the streets, sitting in a restaurant, watching a movie or perhaps even in shul whom we

Staff’s warm welcome is particularly meaningful to Jewish community at this time. (Courtesy of Yachad NY) When it comes to selecting their favorite recreational group

Sandra Leshaw is the director of Re-Launch Career Services under the basic needs umbrella of Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey (JFCSNNJ),

Editor’s note: This is the time of year when we share ideas for gifts large and small for family members, friends, colleagues, employees, children, grandchildren

Chari Pere has always been into art. When she was a kid, she could frequently be found doodling or drawing characters from her favorite TV