יום חמישי, כ״ה חשוון תשפ״זThursday, November 5, 2026
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By Blumie Abend
Shining faces and broad smiles surrounded me and I knew my own face had a silly grin plastered on it all evening.
By Pnina Baim
Do we really have that much extra money to throw away on substandard products and shoddy service? I think not.
I could not believe my ears. What? The horrible historical event’s survivors are still alive? And here in Netanya?
You obviously made the right decision to leave your mentally ill and emotionally abusive husband.
Headmaster Rabbi Simcha Weiser cited the recent anti-Semitic shooting in Overland Park as an example of how important it is that we shape our daily lives and attitudes around the significance of our Jewishness.
It’s fitting that Yeshiva Derech HaTorah’s Sefer Torah is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jeffrey Ben-Zvi, z”l, cherished member of the Derech HaTorah parent body and vibrant force in the Flatbush community.
By Samuel Shmuel Simcha Magaseyev
One by one they would come, Dressed in their scary uniform, All with the same game,
By Aliza Mayer
“Beauty is not always seen, but felt by the heart, ” said Hellen Keller.
I strongly urge parents to research the value, or non-value, of the school credits their children are taking. Successful research will enable their children to receive a better education.
Lately I have been hearing quiet grumblings from people who admit that they regret not encouraging their sons to get a post-high school education after a year or two of learning.
It wakes us up in the morning, and gives us a jolt of energy during an afternoon slump. We add ice and milk for a refreshing drink in the summer. But, what is coffee exactly? And, should we really be drinking it?
By dvora
I’d like to share some valuable insights that, with clear and meaningful understanding, will have a tremendous impact on our family’s future
They think that showing the world what could and did happen will ensure that it will never occur again.
At the inception of the program, all Holocaust survivors present came forward to lead the singing of Hatikvah.
JSU clubs, which are part of NCSY, the Orthodox Union’s international youth movement, are found in hundreds of public high schools across North America.
Shimon Braun is a member of Ohev Shalom who reflects the attitude that the synagogue inspires.
With Journey of Faith in front of you during the shul’s leining, or at home on a long Shabbos afternoon, you’ll enjoy worthy insights and see the entire sefer anew.
These eleven nursing home residents and their accompanying staff from the Connecticut nursing home could represent any of us or our own loved ones...
By Irwin Cohen
I spoke twice during Pesach. The first topic was the Holocaust and Jewish ballplayers and the second was how I, a frum-from-birth Jew, ended up in major league baseball.
Comprehension or “understanding” is perhaps the trickiest part of teaching students to read.
In fact Hashem sets up couples that have opposite traits as an opportunity for each to help, learn, and heal the other.
By Eden Malka
The following poem was written by Eden Malka, a student at the Yeshivah of Flatbush who will take part in the school’s Witness Theater in honor of Yom HaShoah.
By Sandy Eller
These days there seems to be an app for just about everything, making your smart phone more indispensable than ever.
Humor is also a great tool to use. If your daughter says no when you ask her to do something, smile and say, “Oh, is it opposite day? I guess this means that you will do it with pleasure. Thank you, my beautiful mitzvah girl.”
By Erica Lyons
I am vegetarian, kosher and have read Charlotte's Web more than once.
The highlight of the auction was a superb and extremely rare ram-shaped silver spice container (very similar to the one in the Kiev Jewish Museum, and probably by the same maker) which brought $36,000.
Each one of us can and should contribute to the community.
Was it the impact of her family history that made this young woman dedicate her life to defending Judaism and extolling the values of its teachings?
“Simple, modest, altogether unassuming, Gershom spent his happiest hours with his ever-growing family who were never far from his thoughts.
What the researchers found is not groundbreaking, but confirms what many of us in education have been noticing for years.
Regardless of age, parents play an important role in their children’s lives.
By Leah Field
We peel away one layer after the next, our eyes tear up and it becomes harder and harder to see as we get closer to our innermost insecurities and fears.
Some Mountain Jews believe they are descendents of the Ten Lost Tribes and were exiled to Azerbaijan and Dagestan by Sancheriv.
By Pnina Baim
Yom Tov is about spending time with your family. And while for some families the big once-in-a-lifetime experience is great, for others something low key is the way to go.
A fascinating glimpse into the rich complexity of medieval Jewish life and its contemporary relevance had intriguingly emerged.
Dear Dr. Yael: My heart is breaking; my husband’s friend has gotten divorced. While this type of situation is always sad, here I do believe it could have been avoided.
The plan’s goal is to provide supportive housing to 200 individuals with disabilities by the year 2020.
Despite being one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in the U.S. – the estimated Jewish population is 70-80,000 – Las Vegas has long been overlooked by much of the Torah world.
By Chava Dumas
She was followed by the shadows of the Six Million, by the ever so subtle awareness of their vanished presence.
Pesach is so liberating (if you excuse the expression). It’s the only time I can eat anywhere in the house, guilt free! Matzah in bed!
Now all the pain, fear and struggle were over and they were home. Yuli was safe and free, a hero returned to his land and people.
While it would seem from his question that he is being chuzpadik and dismissive, I wonder if its possible, if just maybe, he is a struggling, confused neshama who actually wants to come back to the fold.
I agree with the letter writer that a shadchan should respectfully and graciously accept a negative response to a shidduch offer.
Alternative assessments are an extremely important part of understanding what students know beyond the scope of tests and quizzes.
Your husband seems to have experienced what we have described as the Ambivalent Attachment.
The goal of the crusade is to demonize and hurt Israel.
The JUMP program at Hebrew Academy was generously sponsored by Evelyn and Dr. Shmuel Katz.
Hatzalah provides care, free of charge, to all in need, regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity.
By Irwin Cohen
Even if a player reaches the big league level, there's still no guarantee he'll remain with one team for long. Former Jewish outfielder Richie Scheinblum comes to mind.
The key to kindness and acceptance is empathy. A lot of people argue that you cannot teach empathy. While I agree that it is difficult to teach empathy, I believe it is possible.
The budget allotted to shelters by the Welfare Department is configured by a set criteria for every family nucleus. The difference is that while a non-religious family averages 2.3 souls, the families at Bat Melech average 4.6.
Gush Katif families reflect on their journey to a permanent home
One important factor in helping us laugh is not taking yourself too seriously.
Are we wealthy, are we paupers? Are we kings or are we slaves?
By Sandy Eller
As much as I am all for economical meals, Pesach is definitely the time of year when I find myself making more roasts.
By employing this new countermove, the scenario will likely change.
Collecting Jewish antiques entails a bit of dedication as well, as there are many different categories of art that we have to deal with.
I wonder out loud how Ruchoma would have handled her father's putting down the law so strongly had she been a young girl growing up 100 years later.
Masbia Soup Kitchen Network to provide 18,000 meals this Passover season. Volunteer!
Los Angeles-born Meir Kin, despite his refusal to grant his wife, Lonna (Presser) Kin, a get, married another woman in Las Vegas last month.
Following their musical performance, choir members distributed hamantaschen to and mingled with the residents, thereby strengthening the connection between the generations.
By Sandy Eller
Deciding on your order is no small task at The Purple Pear. The menu is a whopping eight pages long and as if that wasn’t long enough, there is an additional three-page sushi menu.
“Attuned to the ideal of establishing a new Zion in free America, they named their new colony Palestine.
Wines to suit each personality type.
By Ben Sales
"He was like everyone else," she said. "He was serious. He wouldn't mess around. He would do what I said. He was quiet a lot and thought a lot. He did everything well."
It's no joke – Pesach is looming closer and there's still so much to do. This is definitely not a time to rest! Who isn't putting in their "all" these days? But there is just so much you can do. Keep in mind that the key to success is in the hands of Hashem, so […]
You know what’s Good Enough? Vacuuming behind the curtains is Good Enough. Taking down the curtains and washing them? That’s too much.
By Rhona Lewis
OneFamily’s support naturally extends to the families of terror victims.
Over the years there has been no shortage of reporting about Devorah Halberstam, Ari’s mother. Even in Israel, thousands of miles from the Halberstam home, there have been frequent references in the media to Ari’s mother. Do you know why?
A young lady in her early 20’s, “Sarah” was redt to “Shlomie” a boy from her home town who learned in an out-of-town yeshiva. The families know each other well, which in today’s shidduch scene is a big plus – since it was therefore unlikely the kids would “fall in” due to misinformation and misinterpretations.
I bring the results of this study to demonstrate that although in a frum world we should rise above the gashmius, unfortunately, we still live in a secular world in which we are affected by that gashmius.
By M. Meisels
Should I make conversation with her? How should I start? A million questions zoomed through Leah’s mind until she finally said, “Shalom, do you speak English?” Leah questioned.
The obstacles the religious woman faces upon deciding to leave the house are much more difficult to overcome than those of her non-religious counterpart.
By multiple intelligences, we mean that people have different intelligences in different areas.
Curious as to whether Sophie’s Bistro is able to host events like a sheva berachot or a pidyon haben, I asked about party rooms. Amar answered with a broad smile and a display of Sophie’s party room, which is at once spacious and intimately elegant.
I gave the Heimlich Maneuver to a choking victim many years ago. My husband and I were dining with friends. Suddenly one of the men got a piece of broccoli stuck in his windpipe. He couldn’t speak. He couldn’t breath. He was desperate.
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