My name is Chaya Wertman. I am fourteen years old and I was born into a family with two extraordinary boys with disabilities. I don’t look at myself as unfortunate, but rather as the fortunate younger sister of two amazing brothers. more

Attendees from numerous synagogues, schools, youth groups and organizations commemorated the 63rd anniversary of Israeli independence. The march was led by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Charles Schumer, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, among other elected officials. more

I received an invitation to a Purim costume party with a “historical figure theme” a few weeks ago. I love costume parties —until I actually have to come up with a costume. So I tried to come up with some creative ideas. more

To My Dear Readers, The headlines of our lives will come and go, but never forget the words — Hashgacha Protis, Divine Providence. Hashgacha Protis. It is the constant. The ink will fade and … more

One of the many unanswered questions about P5+1 agreement with Iran is why so many Congressional Democrats are rallying behind the President on this issue when recent polls show the majority of … more

Beyond the tables of neatly stacked wine glasses, the soft stream of reds and whites became subtly audible as the crimson glow of another wintry sunset faded behind Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. In its eighth year, the Kosher Food & Wine Experience has again surpassed even the expectations of the event’s organizers, who have been challenged to keep up with its demand and popularity. more

(NEW YORK, New York – January 2, 2013) Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future announced today that it will be sending 91 outstanding undergraduate students on service learning, experiential education, and humanitarian aid missions across three continents during the University’s upcoming winter intersession. more

At this time of year, people usually write about the biggest stories or most impactful stories of the year. Being a contrarian at heart, I prefer to look at the stories that should have been the biggest stories. These are the news items that might have been the number one stories of the year if they hadn’t been ignored or misreported by the mainstream media. more

Now that President Obama has enough senators that a veto of the bill opposing the Iran nuclear deal cannot be overturned, the postmortems have started. Some blame the president, others blame the … more

I can still hear the blast ringing in my ears, still hear the screams of the wounded, and still see the horrible images of that terrible afternoon. I still get a lump in my throat when thinking of Chana Nechenberg, a young wife and mother who has been in a coma these past ten years, or of Malki Roth, a 15 year girl full of so much life who is still, ten years later, a 15 year old girl, because she never reached her 16th birthday. more