When I was a kid growing up in the 70s and attending Hebrew school on Long Island, one of the most anticipated days on the

It’s safe to say that this year’s Pesach seder went a little differently from the way we first imagined it would. For some, dining rooms

It has been painful to see the number of emails going out daily from the various shuls in town, sometimes twice daily, with the announcement

With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us physically distant from one another, we’ve all found new ways to connect virtually with the people and communities we’ve

It is natural to feel down during the coronavirus lockdown. An argument can be made, however, that we should look up (Essah ainai) and feel

Dear Friends, We are writing to update you about the ongoing health situation and our approach thereto. We are very encouraged by reports that the

I am an extreme extravert—the type of person who gains most of my energy and happiness through socializing with others. Once the effects of social

I know so many of us are experiencing both exasperation and intrigue with regard to news and discussion around COVID-19; we don’t want to hear

It’s fair to say that this is not an easy time for anyone, least of all the parents of children—from preschoolers on up—whom they must

Part II As schools adjust to the new realities of remote learning, they are faced with obstacles of unfamiliar digital platforms and the challenge of

Survivors of COVID-19 seek a way to help those suffering, often feeling a sense of obligation. Blood plasma from rehabilitated COVID-19 patients has emerged as

(Courtesy of Yeshiva World News)  The Passaic Jewish community was in shock upon hearing of the petira of Dr. Elliott Samet, z”l. He was in