Day: October 5, 2025
By: Andrew Carlson In the manicured cul-de-sacs and commuter corridors of Nassau County, political mailers typically highlight familiar themes: property taxes, school budgets, crime rates. But last month, residents opening their mailboxes encountered something different. A glossy flyer from Anne Donnelly, the Republican district attorney seeking reelection, did not target her Democratic challenger Nicole Aloise […]
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Sukkos 2025
By: Chaya Sora Jungreis-Gertzulin It was Rosh HaShana night, and our family was enjoying sweet apples and honey. The conversation around the table turned to why apples from all the fruits. Though there are several explanations, my nine-year-old granddaughter, Tehila, shared her own original understanding. “There are so many different kinds of apples. Red, green, […]
By: David Ben Hooren New Yorkers face a stark, uncompromising choice this November. On the ballot is not merely a race for mayor but the very future of the city as an economic, cultural, and moral beacon for the world. The contest pits Andrew Cuomo—a proven executive with a comprehensive plan to tackle crime, antisemitism, […]
Sukkot and Dumping the Trump “Peace” Plan By: Mike Guzofsky That was quick: from Hamas not releasing the hostages within 72 hours to Bibi stopping the war within 72 seconds. Hamas spat in Trump’s face after he offered them 72 hours to release the hostages as the first part of his 21-point peace deal. Seventy-two […]
Rediscovering a Forgotten House of Prayer: 1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in the Golan Heights By: Fern Sidman The stones of the Golan Heights have spoken once more, this time revealing the remnants of a vibrant Jewish past long buried beneath centuries of soil and silence. According to a statement released Sunday by the Israel Nature and […]
By: Fern Sidman The diplomatic stakes surrounding the Trump administration’s Gaza ceasefire framework reached a decisive juncture this weekend, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will not begin implementing any part of the agreement until Hamas releases all remaining hostages — living and deceased. The development, widely covered by Israel National News […]
