While no one could say that observant Jewish members of the United States Armed Forces have ever had it easy, there are many trailblazers who have made it possible for today’s Orthodox Jews in the military to thrive. But what were things like for Orthodox Jews who fought in World War II? JITC Board member, […]
Herman Wouk, Legendary Author Who Brought Judaism Into the Mainstream, Dies at 103 Herman Wouk, the bestselling Orthodox Jewish author whose literary career spanned nearly seven decades and who helped usher Judaism into the American mainstream, died Friday. He was the author of two dozen novels and works of nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk z”l passed away late Thursday night at almost 104 years old. The author of The Caine Mutiny, War and Rememberance and This is My God was a WWII veteran who fought in the Pacific and went on to win accolades for his writing. Rabbi Yonason Denebeim has known Wouk for […]
The Story Behind Iceland’s Only Rabbi Estimates of Iceland’s Jewish population range from zero to a couple hundred. Officially and legally, the government of Iceland doesn’t recognize Judaism as a religion. Rabbi Avi Feldman, a tall, lanky 27-year-old with a tawny beard who hails from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, has made it his mission to raise […]
While Mr. Broadway has been a standby of kosher excellence in Midtown Manhattan for many years, its recent renovation, of both its physical space and its menu provide a surprisingly chic experience, sure to please the pickiest people in your party. From its updated take on the deli experience (house-made garlicky pickles served in au […]
Teaneck Family is Fighting Substance Abuse in the Orthodox Jewish Community One year ago, the Formans opened up about their daughter’s struggle with drug addiction. At the time, they did not know of anyone else in their close-knit Orthodox community of Teaneck who was grappling with the same thing. They floundered for years, trying to […]
