Ti”z The Season
We all know the Chazal, Mi Shenichnas Adar Marbim B”simcha. We also know that this time of year there is a great need for the not so fortunate amongst...
News From the Hills: Tragedy and Loss to Empathy and Compassion
I read a short story the other day. The story was a simple one, but in that simplicity, the author connected with the reader. Through vivid narrations and descriptive...
Wordless Expressions
The expression “No good deed goes unpunished” recently became relatable to me. I always thought it was a cute saying until I got a taste of it last week.
It...
From The Editor Part II: The Three Boys
In a few days, it will be five years since the trio known as the Three Boys was kidnapped while hitchhiking home from school near Alon Shvut in Gush...
Letter: Yichud Laws Can Protect Against Rape
The Importance Of Yichud
Dear Editor,
I was horrified to read the account of the woman who was assaulted by a man she was dating (Dating Forum, March 8). The advice...
Bagel Store: Midterm Madness
We are at the cusp of one of the most important elections in generations. There isn’t one race in the whole bundle of political competitions we can say is...
My Cooking Class
Some of my sons and sons-in-law know how to cook a mean cholent. It might be the same young men who can also whip together a great-tasting as well...
When Shabbos Meals For Singles Turn Sour
Question
We live in a community where there are, nebach, so many older singles. My husband and I are, B’H, zocheh to host them for Shabbos or yom tov meals....
From the Editor: Take Time Out to Vote on Tuesday, May 21
There is an election in the Five Towns next Tuesday, and for those who have either moved into the area over the last decade or maybe have been distracted,...
Yid Parenting: Thank You!
Q. My son is extremely resistant to writing thank you cards. Now that his bar mitzvah has passed, he says he wants to call the people and thank them...
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Touro Pharmacy Grads Head For Exciting Careers
Adina Kagan Benedek and Rivka Feigenbaum Kayser both enjoy science and improving people’s lives. Fascinated by the way medication works in the body and...
Getting Back On Track
We spend a lot of time and energy focusing on self-imposed deadlines, especially when it comes to holidays. We put immense pressure on ourselves....
Compliance Checklists
When a homeowner decides that they are ready to sell their home, they usually receive many articles and tips from their broker on how...