Category: 5TJT

[[{“value”:”   By Brad Berfas, Esq. We ask the question: What is narcissism, and does it only apply to men or can a woman be a narcissist as well? For those who may not know what narcissism is, it is a...

[[{“value”:” From Yerushalayim to North Jersey and South Florida In a world where limitations often define one’s path, a remarkable individual emerges as a beacon of hope, resilience, and inspiration. Hailing...

[[{“value”:” There are events that awaken our minds. There are moments that stir our hearts. And there are experiences that cut straight to our soul, to our essence, and music is one of them. It’s the pen of...

[[{“value”:” The following is a letter written by those sitting and suffering underground for that last year and a half in dark tunnels and unable to speak for themselves: I am writing to you from a place where...

[[{“value”:”   In the world of supersmart criminals that somehow manage to get caught almost immediately, there is a category of people who are pretending to be something they’re not. This week, we’re going to...

[[{“value”:” Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), and Jewish National Fund-USA, are joining forces once again to resume their ‘Operation Hug’ initiative, which will enable hundreds more families to...

[[{“value”:” Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s National Emergency Services System, has inaugurated an ambulance in honor of late volunteer, IDF Staff Sergeant Yonatan “Yoni” Dean Chaim, who was killed in battle...

[[{“value”:”   Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults. Home modifications, measures for preventing falls, and fire and carbon monoxide safety...

[[{“value”:”   In 1925, the Nassau County Police Department was born out of a simple but profound truth: the safety of a community is the foundation of its prosperity. A hundred years later, the men and women...

[[{“value”:”       Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder celebrated and honored the Nassau County Police Department on Sunday, April 27, as it celebrated its...

[[{“value”:” IVDU students joined students from 19 Jewish schools across New York and New Jersey to participate in CIJE’s high-school age hackathon, held recently in Industry City, Brooklyn. The event focused...

[[{“value”:” By Rabbi Menachem Penner  Since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, the Jewish people have faced our greatest existential challenge in decades. We’ve prayed for our soldiers, offered material...

[[{“value”:” By Dr. Alan Kadish Over the past year, Jewish students across American college campuses have faced an unprecedented wave of antisemitism. What once may have been subtle bias or passive exclusion...

[[{“value”:” Yet another Yom HaAtzmaut has arrived, shadowed by the harrowing events of Oct. 7, 2023 and the ongoing struggle to defend our homeland. As we mark the miracle of 1948, it no longer feels like a...

[[{“value”:” Question Do prenups actually work? One of the great ironies about the Halachic Prenup is that the happy couples who need it the least are the most likely to sign one before going under the chuppah,...

[[{“value”:”   We have entered the subdued interval known as Sefira. Jews around the world have begun the countdown, or count-up, as we conclude Passover and head towards the holiday of Shavuos. Each evening,...

[[{“value”:”   This week, I want to switch gears a bit. Usually, I write about personal development, career growth, and navigating life’s changes. Today I want to zero in on something even more personal,...

[[{“value”:” By Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein The affliction known in the Bible as tzara’at has variously been translated as “leprosy,” “Hanson’s disease,” “epilepsy,” “mold,” or mere “skin discoloration.”...

[[{“value”:” Visitors to the historic Kazimierz district, the Jewish quarter of Cracow, are familiar with one of the ghetto’s most iconic places, Isaac Synagogue, on 18 Kupa Street. It is also known as “Reb...

[[{“value”:” “Hillel used to say: In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.” (Pirkei Avot 2:5). We often find ourselves in situations where no one is prepared to step up and take responsibility. At...

[[{“value”:” Release by: Yizkereim / The Rabbi Leib Geliebter Memorial Foundation On 28 Nissan, we commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Buchenwald — one of the most significant moments of our...

[[{“value”:” Driving across the Whitestone Bridge on Sunday night after ten days of celebrating and observing yom tov, I commented to my wife that I felt a little bit like those astronauts who recently returned...

[[{“value”:” Larry Gordon This week, Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is on his first official visit to the United States. His journey began in South Florida and will continue in New York...

[[{“value”:” By Sivan Rahav Meir A not-so-young single woman sent me the following note after Pesach. Her powerful message can give strength to anyone, regardless of their situation: “Shalom, Sivan. I had a...