יום רביעי, כ׳ אלול תשפ״וWednesday, September 2, 2026
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You know you are compatible. You enjoy being with him. You connect. So why don’t you feel MORE?
With the return of Schmerling and Herman Jansen, kosher consumers once again have access to a range of flavorful, high-quality liqueurs that deliver exceptional value.
Dr. Simone Schmidt occupies a morally powerful place in the history of the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust and, although her name is not among the most widely known figures of the resistance, the surviving documentation – much of which is exhibited here – reveals a life of profound courage, quiet conviction, and decisive […]
It does not reject galus. It recognizes that this particular galus is a constitutional democracy that gives religious minorities lawful tools to protect themselves.
Governor Hochul’s Administration Approves First Cholov Yisroel Infant Formula Ever Covered by New York’s WIC Program NEW YORK — For the first time ever, frum families in New York will be able to use WIC to purchase Cholov Yisroel infant formula. The New York State Department of Health has confirmed that it will add the […]
This is our opportunity to strive for bigger and better things in the upcoming year.
By Solly Hess
How long should an engagement be? On the one hand, the longer it lasts, the more time you have to prepare for the wedding. From choosing the right venue to the caterer and the band, the more time you have, the better organized and executed your simcha will be. But then again, why wait? You […]
Many Jewish thinkers describe the Jewish calendar not as a simple cycle where we return to the same starting point each year, but as an upward spiral.
May this Elul give us the opportunity with renewed meaning and passion and we prepare our minds and souls (and voices) for the inspiring days ahead.
During this season of teshuvah (and really, throughout the entire year) we can review what we’ve written and decide what needs to be corrected, what needs to be rewritten.
Chabad Flamingo had a wonderful experience hosting a fantastic group of Lubavitch Yeshiva students from Detroit for Shabbat!
On August 6, one day after Ohel was chosen as the successful bidder, a group of Camp Lavi parents obtained counsel and filed an objection to the sale of the camp to Ohel.
The impetus for the society’s creation reportedly stemmed from both a desire for camaraderie among Jewish officers and the need to foster religious solidarity and mutual support at a time when Jewish law enforcement personnel were a distinct minority in the department.
When large companies approached him with sales opportunities that would have eclipsed his existing business, he turned them down. Selling to them would make him beholden to them, and over time it would cost him his independence; they would become too important to lose.
AMPA, Fla. (August 9, 2026) — The back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most unpredictable traffic environments of the year. As students return to the classroom, drivers will encounter: heavier traffic around schoolsincreased pedestrian activityschool buses making frequent stopse-bike and e-scooter riders traveling to and from schools "School commutes are now more complex […]
Financial transparency, whether a couple reviewing their numbers monthly or a family being honest with a tuition committee, is not a secular add-on to Jewish life. It is closer to the Torah's own standard.
“Go ahead, rip them all,” I shot back. “It's your money down the drain.” I hung up, breathing hard.
By Mendi Glik
“Is that part of your consideration when picking words for a song, or do you just happen to like the text? In other words, do you actively intend to educate through your music?”
Perhaps it is correct to say that there are two layers of the language. In any relationship, the words that people say are extremely significant, but it is the unspoken language of friendship that truly allows relationships to flourish and grow.
The printed volumes that established his reputation, however, present only the public face of the man. This notebook opens an altogether different window, revealing the private workshop of one of nineteenth-century Jewry's greatest scholars.
What struck me most wasn’t that your families are different. Every blended family has differences. What concerns me is that the two of you seem to be missing each other’s experience.
By Arnold Fine
Can you remember the really big, important “firsts” in your life?
LOS ANGELES (August 5, 2026) — The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) today announced the appointment of Steve Gamer as Chief Development Officer, marking a significant step forward in the organization's growth as it approaches its 50th anniversary alongside the extensive modernization underway of its nationally heralded Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles; launch of a […]
She never lived a day without being cognizant of her responsibility to make a difference for her people.
Thanks to caramelized onions, bourbon, spices, and a classic beans-and-barley base, it tastes deeply savory and satisfying—no meat required.
If you had learned this same information a few dates later, after more trust had naturally developed, would you feel differently?
The last month of the Jewish calendar is actually the most important – serving as preparation for the High Holidays.
One of the great strengths of this series is that it succeeds with very different audiences.
I can probably read your thoughts: “Elul? I’m still in the Catskills! We haven’t even gone shopping at the Back-to-School sales yet!” That is true, but on the other hand, this week is Shabbos Mevorchim Elul, when we announce Rosh Chodesh Elul. Before you know it, we will be deep into Elul! Let us see how we can utilize this Shabbos to start getting ready.
In Tanach and today, it often has the connotation of a solitary guard or a group of guards (like an honor guard – a mishmar kavod) who stand at their post and provide protection for those within.
With the greatest irony, G-d places His desires in our hands. He longs, so to speak, to give us pure blessing, comfort, and glory. Yet, we sin and rob Him of this.
By Chaim Saiman
There are watches in heaven matching the watch periods on earth, and the night itself is genuinely dangerous – exile, dread, and demons all make their appearance. That dread is held at bay through Torah study.
Hashem was awake the whole time, waiting for us to join Him.
Tuesday afternoon the beis medrash is a ghost town. Thursday at ten, suddenly everybody's a masmid. What changed? Nothing in Shas. The cholent got here. Let's be honest about the incentive structure. The cholent is the real maggid shiur. The kugel is the second seder. Somewhere in between, two guys are actually killing a Tosfos, […]
We will bentch Rosh Chodesh this Shabbat and announce the coming month – Rosh Chodesh Elul yihyeh machar b’yom Rishon uvyom Sheini…
What unfolds throughout the correspondence is far more than a simple exchange of ideas. Rather, the letters reveal the extraordinary scholarly discipline with which Rabbi Kahana approached every aspect of the project.
When we pray for Hashem’s return with the coming of Moshiach, the rebuilding of His House, the Beis HaMikdash, the restoration of His monarchy, the Malchus Beis Dovid, that is the ultimate ani l’Dodi, I am for My Beloved, for that is for Hashem Himself.
As New Yorkers begin to recover from the effects of recent weather events, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection urges New Yorkers to remain vigilant against scammers who seek to take advantage of consumers during these vulnerable moments. After a storm or natural disaster, emotions may run high as communities and […]
Enjoy this soup with some eggs or fish and avocado for a light but filling meal.
A simple marinade with a secret ingredient is all you need to make juicy flavorful grilled chicken. Just put everything on the grill and the meal is ready in no time!
He glared at the coffee and could not bring himself to take another sip. Once again, I saw Reb Getzel creak to his feet. I tried to communicate with my eyes – stop, no more tricks! – but he shuffled over to Binyamin’s side and whispered in his ear.
By Mendi Glik
They take the music very seriously, but don’t take themselves too seriously.
Parents often feel the need to “save” their children when their children are hurt, frustrated or angry. If we constantly rescue our children, they never learn to help themselves.
From the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, this essay uncovers surprising parallels between America's most beloved fairy tale and the Jewish journey through exile, identity, and redemption.
Before someone ever has the opportunity to appreciate your personality, intelligence, values, or sense of humor, they often make an initial decision based on what they see on paper. That can feel unfair, especially when you know how much more there is to you than a picture can show.
Elul is when we are supposed to put a halt on the wheels of habit and do some spiritual contemplating and penetrating soul-searching.
Three thousand years before behavioral economists began publishing papers on sudden wealth syndrome, the Torah was already treating this question as a serious concern.
When you’re the one reaching out, waiting, wondering, and getting only brief replies or delayed responses, it’s hard not to question what it means.
July 29th, NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated the removal of a half-dozen abandoned boats from Big Rock Beach in Flushing Bay, improving public safety and creating a healthier marine environment for humans and wildlife alike. These removals represent the beginning of work supported by a 2025 award from the […]
By Marc Gronich
The Star of David was hidden from plain sight when the Treasury Secretary under Washington wanted the Jewish symbol on the one-dollar bill.
BROOKLYN, NY — The Rabbinical Alliance of America (Igud HaRabbonim), a national rabbinic organization founded in 1942, held its Rosh Chodesh Av Conference and Seudah on Wednesday, July 13, 2026 (28 Tamuz 5786). The prestigious gathering took place at Congregation Eitz Chaim of Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York, hosted by its spiritual leader and RAA […]
By Hillel Fuld
It is usually a term of endearment and some people use it as a nickname for a baby and even for an adult.
I had two bubbies. Although the truth is that we spelled it Bobby.
By Keshet Starr
No matter which kind of bubby you have, the name brings up a larger question – how do we connect across generations?
Bubby isn’t a title that comes with biology. It comes down to what someone does.
I promised myself that I would be the bubby I never was blessed with if I was zoche to have grandchildren.
Sometimes, in our little country, the most inspiring moments happen when and where you least expect them.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by requiring operating system providers to collect and share users' ages exclusively with app developers so they can block kids from accessing age-inappropriate content. The bill prioritizes protecting kids' privacy with […]
The greatest factor affecting long-term growth is not the government's initial $1,000 contribution. It is consistent annual family contributions.
What in the world had Hashem been thinking when He put me and Binyamin together? Why was I condemned to suffer?
The result is not simply more commentary, but a panoramic view of how Jews have studied and understood the Torah across the generations.
A lot is said today about the way that parents “coddle” their children or are overly permissive with them.
The greatest gift you can give her is knowing that your confidence in her does not depend on her relationship status.
Works deemed too controversial, too politically sensitive, or too marginal for the printing press continued to survive through the older, quieter medium of handwritten transmission.
An hour in which nothing has to be managed, where the worst of it can be said out loud and the person hearing it neither flinches nor leaves, does something no technique accounts for.
The goal of dating is not to audition for Mr. Entertaining. It’s to let someone discover the real you.
The true measure of a catastrophe is not the moment of impact. It is everything that follows.
By Miriam Feit
And I, for one, would really like to know - WHO is behind the curtain running this frightening show;
Most of this obscenity has taken place in Labour controlled towns. That party, in thrall to Muslim voters, has been most energetic in trying to cover the evil up.
August 28, 2026 
