Rory Lancman is convinced he can make a difference in Washington. The New York State Assemblyman has thrown his hat in the ring for the seat being vacated by Rep. Gary Ackerman in the Sixth Congressional District. more

We get excited over our sports teams, don’t we? We go to games and scalp tickets to get great seats. We buy hot dogs, peanuts and beer, and spend ridiculous amounts at the stadiums. We wear the jerseys; hang the pennants on our walls, and get custom license plates on to demonstrate our pride. more

Mar 18 Rabbi Seth Farber Young Israel of North Woodmere Rabbi Farber will discuss the crisis of Jewish life in Israel. more

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and the Jewish Agency are partnering with Nefesh B’Nefesh to host a series of informational Aliyah-related events throughout March. more

Pia Levine is returning to Jerusalem for an encore performance, racing against terror and raising money for victims of terror. more

On the day preceding the passage of budget resolutions in Albany, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos spoke at a breakfast in Lawrence sponsored by Agudath Israel of America. more

Orthodox Judaism is very difficult, if not impossible to define, since there is no unanimity of opinion as to what exactly one must believe or do to be considered one of its adherents. more

The calendar this year has us reading "Parshat Parah" (Bamidbar 19, which speaks of the Red Heifer) in the week following our reading of the tale of the Golden Calf (in Ki Tissa - last week's parsha). Is there a connection? more

There are places in this world that are so powerful, so full of meaning that they allow us to tap in to why we are really here. Such a place is Emek HaBacha, The Valley of Tears. more