Dr. Gila Jedwab: Fighting the Fog
Last night I finally understood why I’ve been feeling so confused, dizzy, and disoriented.
The word came to me, a psychological term that captures this ambiguous, knot-in-the-gut feeling perfectly. It’s...
Dr. Marc Sicklick: Wear a Mask
It’s been several weeks of changing times and attitudes. What has happened to COVID-19 during that time? What is my personal take on the current situation and what do...
COVID-19 Update From Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD
COVID-19 Update July 2, 2020
I am very sad to report we have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Nassau County was down to 25 cases a day; that has since...
Mega Entertainer Carl Reiner Dies at Age 98
Carl Reiner, the writer, producer, director and actor who was part of Sid Caesar’s legendary team and went on to create “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and direct several...
Supreme Court: State Scholarship Program Cannot Exclude Religious Schools
(JTA) – For Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups, the last day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 session brought a big win.
On Tuesday, the high court handed school voucher proponents...
First Person: What Americans Don’t Understand About Annexation
By RABBI URI PILICHOWSKI
MITZPE YERICHO, West Bank (JTA) — It’s been surreal watching from Israel as Americans discuss my future. I’ve gotten used to presidents spending years developing plans for...
Netanyahu: Applying Israeli Law in Jewish Settlements Will Advance Peace
JNS.org – In a recorded address to the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Virtual Summit 2020 on Sunday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touted the application of Israeli...
DOJ Argues De Blasio Is Unfairly Strict With Orthodox Jews
(JTA) – A top Justice Department official sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio last week that claims the mayor has enforced uneven social distancing rules that...
Jedwab: The Million-Dollar Question
By Dr. Gila Jedwab
I had a conversation with a friend this week. We talked about why I have been so worried about G-d’s feelings during this crisis. He asked...
COJO Assists in Staten Island PPE Distribution
On June 18, at the Tasters Market located in the Willowbrook section of Staten Island, Congressman Max Rose, Assemblyman Michael Cusick, and COJO of Staten Island came together to...
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13 Jewish Facts About ‘Hamilton’ Just in Time for Its Streaming Premiere
This story originally appeared on Kveller.
BY ARIELLE KAPLAN
In the ultimate COVID-19 silver lining, the Broadway smash “Hamilton“ will be available to stream from the comfort of your...
Jedwab: Refuat Hanefesh Before Refuat Haguf
By Dr. Gila Jedwab, DMD
A friend of mine who lives in Israel messaged me on Facebook. She said that she went to pray at...
COVID-19 Update From Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD
COVID-19 Update July 2, 2020
I am very sad to report we have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Nassau County was down to 25 cases...