By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 For Jessica and Ephraim Nudman, the earthquake in Chile reverberated in Woodmere. The family emigrated to the United States from … more

Past the edge of Orthodoxy? Hurwitz will retain 'rabba' title for now; others to be called 'mahara"t' By Michael Orbach Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 Update: The following is an … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of February 26, 2010/ 12 Adar 5770 When Harry met Gloria two years ago he was actually visiting her mother. Harry Katz was the ombudsman at the Woodmere Rehabilitation … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of February 26, 2010/ 12 Adar 5770 Until the very end of the completion of the Sefer Torah, the smile on Rabbi Zalman Wolowik’s face did not fade. Only … more

By Sammy Steiner Issue of February 19, 2010/ 6 Adar 5770 It’s an annual event in the lead-up to Purim: rabbis and community activists sounding the alarm about out-of-control consumption of … more

Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 Feb. 6 Casino Night The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 207 Grove Ave. in Cedarhurst, has scheduled “Casino Night,” beginning at 8 … more

In my view by Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 We were looking forward to a typical Caribbean getaway: palm trees, blue skies, hot sunny days, and relaxing on … more

Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Jan. 30 Shlock rocking ROC House, located at 550 W. 110th St. in Manhattan, presents Shlock Rock, performing songs from their latest release, … more

By Rabbi Moshe Kletenik and Rabbi Barry Freundel Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 Recent allegations of impropriety on the part of the founder and head of the Eternal Jewish Family … more

Issue of January 1, 2010/ 15 Tevet 5770 For a complete listing of upcoming community events, including items that didn’t make it into the print edition, go to … more