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5TJT Podcast
July 2, 2026
Between the Lines – Baila Sebrow – July 1, 2026
Larry and Esta are joined by contributing editor Baila Sebrow for a conversation about the state of dating in the...
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Torah
July 1, 2026
Pinchas: Dos and Donkeys Of War
In parashat Pinchas, we discuss the preparations for the war against Midian. Although this week’s parashah does not go into detail about that war, the...
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Torah
July 1, 2026
Becoming Torah
Are Torah-observant Jews different or do we just do different things? How personally transformative is our faith and practice? Klal Yisrael was...
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From the Editor
July 1, 2026
Violence Is Peace
The idea of climate change in our countries and cities is gone. In its place you’re required to now call...
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Heard In The Bagel Store
July 1, 2026
Blueberry Yogurt
There were no yogurts on the store shelves for a few weeks because the machinery was being updated to meet...
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Inside Out
July 1, 2026
Holy Zeal
“Pinchas the son of Elazar, the son of Aharon HaKohen, has turned back My wrath from upon the Children of Israel by...
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Torah
July 1, 2026
Conviction In An Age Of Convenience
According to Merriam-Webster, a grifter is a person who swindles or cheats others through deception or fraud. The word comes...
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Home
July 1, 2026
Yeshiva University Opens First New Dental School in NYC in More Than a Century
Founding Class Marks Landmark Opening with Three-Day Orientation and First Classes at State-of-the-Art Herald Square Campus Yeshiva University College of...
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Torah
July 1, 2026
Rise Up!
Last Tuesday, the wedding of Miriam Shani and Ofek Dotan took place at the “Tzon Kedar” farm near Ma’ale Adumim....
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Advice
June 30, 2026
Beware Of Commercial Breaks
I sometimes wonder if prescription drug companies and acupuncturists live in parallel universes. In one universe, a patient walks into...
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Advice
June 30, 2026
Sound Waves and Summer Days: Your Guide to Protecting Your Hearing This Season
Summer is a symphony of distinct sounds. From the crashing of waves and the sizzle of a backyard barbecue to...
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Advice
June 30, 2026
The Mother-Daughter Mirror: The Impact Of Plastic Surgery On Body Image
One of the questions I hear most often from women considering plastic surgery has nothing to do with anesthesia, scars,...
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Current Issue
Heard In The Bagel Store July 1, 2026
Blueberry Yogurt
There were no yogurts on the store shelves for a few weeks because the machinery was being updated to meet the growing demands of the market. Having written the above paragraph, I’m wondering how I will be able to write a full essay on the subject of yogurt, including the various flavors, the taste, the […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store June 24, 2026
Those Post Cards
One of the requirements of summer back in the day was we had to write home at least once a week. To achieve that objective, our parents packed a number of stamped postcards so all we had to do was conveniently scribble out a few lines on the cards just to let them know we […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store June 17, 2026
Calendar Quandary
Summer is almost here. It’s hot outside, school is ending, seasonal plans are underway, and it’s time to start looking ahead while always keeping in mind the special days of years gone by. As I sit here, I’m conjuring up some of the most notable summer memories I’ve manage to collect over the years, baruch Hashem, […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store June 10, 2026
Florida In June
If Florida was created to escape the single-digit winter temperatures that we experience in New York, what’s the point of flying down to South Florida to trade hot, sunny days up north for hotter and even more humid days down south? This meteorological conundrum is about the old Florida that our bubbies and zaidesused to frequent. Today, the […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store June 3, 2026
A Busy Day
During different times of the year, there is a plethora of events and activities that are meant to attract different segments of New York and New Jersey’s vibrant Jewish communities. And the start of summer is one of the busiest times. In fact, last Thursday was so busy that we could have spent the entire […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store May 27, 2026
The Genius of Congressman Tom Emmer
The first time I met Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn) was the other night at a NORPAC event in Lawrence. Emmer is the majority whip in the House, and after listening to him for just a few minutes, it was clear that he’s a genius with an impressive grasp of the congressional map as it stands […]
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Heard In The Bagel Store May 27, 2026
Meeting Laura Gillen
You cannot be anything but pleased with Rep. Laura Gillen’s staunchly pro-Israel voting record and her commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Ms. Gillen (D-NY-04), who is very personable, understands that a large part of her district contains an active, engaged segment of the New York Jewish community, which numbers about 3 million statewide. Congresswoman […]
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Israel
June 24, 2026
JNS Policy Summit In Jerusalem
Shalom Maidenbaum, Aharon Schreiber, and Montana Tucker Photo Credit Iris Maidenbaum Sid Rosenberg, Dr. Paul Brody and Limor Oratz, and…
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Israel
June 17, 2026
The Pursuit Of The Unattainable: Israel’s “Deep State”
No other country in the Western world has been forced to live under the constant threat of war, terrorism, invasions,…
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Israel
June 10, 2026
Disappointment Is Not Despair
I have written about this subject before, and unfortunately it is time to revisit it once again. It was about…
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Israel
June 10, 2026
Ambassador Huckabee And The Eyes Of Yehoshua And Calev
By Juda Honickman Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sit across from Ambassador Mike Huckabee at his Jerusalem…
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Israel
June 10, 2026
96 Years Of Saving Lives: Magen David Adom Marks Anniversary with Reunion Event
Magen David Adom Team During the Swords of Iron War Magen David Adom MDA Reunion Kobi Hershtal & Eli Bin…
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Israel
June 4, 2026
Heroines Of October 7 On Stage And Livestream
HEROINES! Songs & Soliloquies for the Soul Credit: Rebecca Kowalsky HEROINES! Songs & Soliloquies for the Soul Credit: Sharon Altshul…
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Israel
May 27, 2026
The Dark Roots Of “Jewish Supremacy”: How A Holocaust Inversion Slur Went From Being Used Only By Pariahs To Becoming Chic
Where did the epithet “Jewish supremacist” come from? Why would an organization that claims to “organize and mobilize pro-Israel, pro-peace…
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Israel
May 13, 2026
Gather Us From The Four Corners Of The Earth
As we anticipate a resumption in the attacks on Iran along with the continued attacks on Hezbollah, we are filled…
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