From the Editor May 13, 2026

Electoral Ideas

An election at any level of government is a barometer that measures the mood and public opinion of a community,...

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Heard In The Bagel Store May 13, 2026

Humble Cheesecake

My dad was fond of expressing what he believed were the unique distinctions between the various Jewish holidays. He usually...

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Inside Out May 13, 2026

The Anxiety Of Evolutionary Judaism

By Yochanan Gordon The yahrzeit of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Chassidic movement, falls on the first day of Shavuos—the...

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Torah May 13, 2026

And You Lifted Us Up

The 23rd of Iyar marks four years since the passing of Rabbi Simcha Kook, the longtime chief rabbi of Rehovot, who served...

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News & Politics May 13, 2026

Mr. President, You’re Missing One

This morning, from my office in the Judean hills, I listened to the President of the United States talk about...

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Letters to the Editor May 13, 2026

Vote for Murray Forman

Dear Friends and Neighbors, For over three decades, I have had the privilege of serving the Five Towns community as...

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Letters to the Editor May 13, 2026

Educational Excellence With Fiscal Responsibility

My journey as a trustee, vice president, and president of the Lawrence Cedarhurst school board has been defined by both...

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Home May 13, 2026

On Yom Yerushalayim, New Aliyah Statistics Spotlight Jerusalem as a Top Destination for North American Olim 

Family attends Nefesh B'Nefesh event ahead of Aliyah to Jerusalem Photo Credit: Shahar Azran  As Israel marks Yom Yerushalayim and...

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Torah May 13, 2026

Considering A Roth Conversion? Here’s The Catch.

There’s a moment that catches a lot of people off guard in retirement. You spent decades saving, doing everything right,...

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Torah May 13, 2026

What Do People Feel When They Walk Into Your Home?

Human beings are naturally drawn to joy. We gravitate toward people who radiate positivity, warmth, and happiness. A smiling face,...

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Advice May 13, 2026

We All See The Problem. So Why Isn’t Anything Changing?

The Community Isn’t Short on Opinions. It’s Short on Action We’ve gotten much better at acknowledging and speaking about what...

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Israel May 13, 2026

Gather Us From The Four Corners Of The Earth

As we anticipate a resumption in the attacks on Iran along with the continued attacks on Hezbollah, we are filled...

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News & Politics May 13, 2026

Jewish American Heritage Month

This May, as we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the enduring contributions Jewish Americans have made to our...

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Torah May 13, 2026

The Child On My Zaidy’s Shoulders

With the passing this week of Abe Foxman, longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League, who dedicated his life to...

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Uncategorized May 13, 2026

Between the Lines – Bernie Kastner – May 11, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XyIOZ2ZRk

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5TJT Podcast May 13, 2026

Between the Lines – Bernie Kastner – May 11, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_XyIOZ2ZRk

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Home May 12, 2026

Belmont Park Village: A Luxury Lovers’ Paradise Featuring Exclusive Fashion Events And Moshe’s Falafel Truck On Sunday, May 17

Belmont Park Village: A Luxury Lovers’ Paradise Featuring Exclusive Fashion Events And Moshe’s Falafel Truck On Sunday, May 17 Belmont...

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Home May 12, 2026

New Webinar To Highlight Rare Jerusalem Opportunity For The Modern Orthodox 60+ Community

Following a highly successful open house and growing demand for additional information, DERECH will be hosting a special webinar this...

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