It is the privilege of my life to serve as rabbi of the Jewish Center of Teaneck. It is also my honor to serve as

(Courtesy of Jennifer E. Levy for Teaneck BOE) On Thursday, September 5, Jennifer “Jenni” Levy, candidate for the Teaneck Board of Education, officially launched her

 “You shall pay his wage on that day and the sun shall not set on him, for he is poor and his life depends on

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Mishlei 18:21). When I first encountered this verse in Proverbs, I read it as poetic

Note: The names have been changed in this story. Like most people I have a daily routine. My routine is rather simple: wake up, get

Teaneck resident and recent high school graduate Judah Lopkin had a productive and interesting summer, to say the least. After finding out that YouTube sensation

October 7, 2023 is a date forever etched into our collective memory. The horrific terrorist attack on Israel sent shockwaves through the global Jewish community,

The morning began with an unexpected moment of excitement—I was barely settled at my desk when I was informed that we were heading out to

“Escalations in the north, all out war with Hezbollah imminent within hours.” I can’t say I was too surprised to see this notification flash on

A significant, yet often unspoken, issue within many Jewish communities is the way in which interpersonal conflicts can escalate without proper resolution frameworks. Whether they

In the heart of Teaneck lies a special place that many people may not be aware of — a place where spiritual healing and the

(Courtesy of OurMishpacha) Imagine two Jewish families in completely different cultures. The chances of their paths crossing seems insignificant, especially when our nation is so