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Rav Moshe took the printed ketubah and drew a large X across it. He did not argue with the relative or attempt to demonstrate that his original version was correct.
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman - JNS
“Of all the things left for Shlock Rock to do, this was one of them,” lead singer Lenny Solomon told JNS.
NEW YORK — The New York City Health Department will conduct targeted mosquito control treatments in parts of Brooklyn on Monday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 19, following increased activity of mosquitos with West Nile virus and elevated adult mosquito populations identified through the Health Department’s mosquito surveillance program.Health Department trucks will spray low concentrations […]
Had he ever cared about me? I think he did – a teaspoonful amount, far too little – but it had satisfied me, sad to say, until that too got swallowed up in his distorted mind.
By Mendi Glik
When I asked him why there are almost no permanent cantors in synagogues nowadays, he explained that it reflects a broader generational shift. The problem, Motzen says, is that today, people don’t have the patience to sit through a service for a few hours.
Elul asks something subtler of us: introspection, to notice where we have drifted and begin walking back before the Day of Judgment. That approach, honest review followed by patient correction, is also some of the best advice any financial planner could give a client.
For people who have anxiety, optimism can be very difficult and unproductive. Instead, anxious people can harness that anxiety and use it in order to ensure that they do succeed.
Though Lysov faces a stacked draw anchored by international superstars Tokito Oda and Alfie Hewett, his direct qualification underscores his steady rise on the world stage and guarantees a strong Israeli presence in the main draw.
While there are no Israeli players featured on either the Men’s or Women’s entry or qualifying lists this summer, four prominent international players on the official entry lists share Jewish heritage
While physical attraction certainly plays a role in marriage, I believe that personality, chemistry, kindness, emotional maturity, and selflessness are far more important predictors of a successful relationship.
Led by internationally recognized presenters, participants explored research-based strategies that strengthen thinking, boost problem-solving, and increase cognitive development.
When we learn about the mysteries of the world, we see how little we know, and this humbles us and opens our minds to the truth about ourselves and the place we inhabit. There is a Creator of unimaginable wisdom and power.
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.
September 25, 2026 
