A massive tent was erected in the field behind the Kaplen Jewish Community Center in Tenafly to create appropriate mourning space for more than 4,000
In a city which many Jewish New Yorkers would say has changed since Oct. 7, one thing that has remained constant is Central Park. Each
The United Nations was in high dudgeon in the aftermath of the pager and walkie talkie attacks against Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon. According to the
If Israel is not even given the benefit of the doubt by the international media when it microtargets terrorists, it is safe to herald that
Amid conflict and uncertainty, hope often emerges, inspiring individuals to come together to drive change. What role do academic institutions play in fostering hope? And
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The text and syntax of tefillah are unchangeable. These timeless words—hewn from Tanach—forged by Chazal and imbued with elegance and gravitas by our mesorah, carry
A Strange Term Rashi to Devarim 29:12 uses an unusual term to describe the 98 kelalot (consequences) outlined in the tochacha of Parashat Ki Tavo.
I would like to share a powerful and inspiring article that touches on deep themes of Jewish history, redemption and the symbolism of the shofar—a
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Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein taught for many years in a yeshiva high school in Crown Heights. Most of the boys were from non-religious homes. One of
A newly-married man came home on the first night of Rosh Hashanah with a brand new tire. His wife asked him, “What in the world
