Torah September 18, 2025

Taking The Plunge: Ice Baths, Neuroplasticity, And Rosh Hashanah

A little over a year ago, I bought an ice bath and I’m proud to say I hardly miss a...

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Torah News & Politics September 18, 2025

Reflections On The Rabbis’ Statement About Starvation In Gaza

I was stunned by the declaration authored by Rabbi Yosef Blau and signed by eighty rabbis, in which they spoke...

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This Week's Edition Heard In The Bagel Store September 17, 2025

You May Be Seated

Here we are, here we go.  We walk into shul every day of the year, and certainly every Shabbos, and...

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From the Editor September 17, 2025

For Curtis Sliwa

If you reside in New York City and don’t want to see the city turn into a third-world country, it’s...

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From the Editor September 17, 2025

Charlie Kirk’s Shabbos

Here’s a rundown and some of the backgrounds of people who have died in targeted killings in recent days. The...

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Words of Wisdom September 17, 2025

Rosh Hashanah Reflections

I wasn’t much of a student. Ask my mother, and she’ll happily remind you that while I was smart enough,...

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Inside Out September 17, 2025

Tishrei: An Exercise In Closeness

Reb Pinchas of Koritz famously said, “An imperfect tzaddik has the capacity to love an incomplete rashah; but the definition of a complete tzaddik,...

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Health / Nutrition September 17, 2025

New Year, New You: A Fresh Start For Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is a season of reflection and renewal. We take stock of the past year, set intentions for the...

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Torah September 17, 2025

Who Tells You The Story?

Did you ever hear of Charlie Kirk? If not, that’s a problem. One of the greatest supporters of the Jewish...

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Home September 16, 2025

Life At Esplanade: A Community Of Care And Connection

At Esplanade of Woodmere, a kosher memory-care community, life is measured in moments: a familiar melody that stirs memories, a...

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Advice September 16, 2025

NEFESH International Community Program In September

Last Sunday, September 14, 2025, NEFESH International—the network of Orthodox mental health professionals—held its annual Five Towns community program for...

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Advice Business September 16, 2025

When the Stock Market Feels Too High

The headlines keep repeating the same phrase: all-time high. The stock market is up again, portfolio values are higher than...

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Real Estate September 16, 2025

Making The Move

Part Three: Location, Location, Location You have completed your financing due diligence and if applying for a mortgage, you have...

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Real Estate September 16, 2025

Rentals Short- and Long-Term

Although we hear a lot about the Airbnb rentals going on in New York City, as well as various rental...

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Torah September 16, 2025

Rosh Hashanah: A Return To Truth

Rosh Hashanah is the day of judgment. The fate of individuals and the destiny of empires are determined. We assemble...

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Dating Advice September 16, 2025

DATING FORUM

Question My wife and I have decided to divorce after over 30 years of marriage. In a lot of ways,...

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Advice September 16, 2025

A Year In: My Real Introduction

I’ve been here with you in this space for about a year now and I almost feel like we’re friends....

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Torah September 16, 2025

Musings Of A Shliach From Montana

I’m sitting in my office on Motzaei Shabbos just before I will lead the Selichos service in shul for the few holy Jews who...

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