Opinion

By Yochanan Gordon “E Pluribus Unum” is a Latin phrase that appears on the dollar bill, which means out of many, one. Yom Kippur, which is within a week away, is...

By Malkie Gordon Hirsch It’s always a good time when I get that ominous WhatsApp message from the editor (my pet name for Abba) that goes: “Hi.” Now, if you’re one of...

This column that I have utilized to share my ideas with you, my dear readers, has run for about three years. At the outset, I must admit, I was...

A woman called our offices last week to find out where she could find our newspaper in Jackson, NJ. She said she is an avid reader of 5TJT, and...

By Betty Gulko “Stay positive!” “Look at the bright side of things!” “Keep on smiling!” These are some of the things you may hear me say pretty often. Making a shift...

Ruby wished to purchase a property from Simon.  The payment involved X amount of cash and Y amount of funds to be transferred via a cashier’s check at the...

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman Dahlia Oziel is a singer, songwriter, and Instagram influencer who has started a revolution in how the Jewish community responds to agunos. The terrain has now...

Dr. Seuss has not been totally canceled, but six of his books have been shelved because they are said to portray some people in hurtful ways. These six books...

By Hannah Berman Some people are just destined for trouble. I am a member of this group, which could aptly be called “Schlemazels of the World.” If it were an...

By Malkie Hirsch Oftentimes, when I’m approached by someone about my writing or my social media platform, they’ll use the words “real,” “raw,” or “honest” to describe my writing, content,...