Swimming pools, watermelon, ice pops, and campfires are all hallmarks of a childhood summertime experience, but so are a loosening of rules, newfound independence, and the introduction of counselors and friends whose boundaries might be inappropriate. How do we balance letting our kids enjoy their summer, while teaching them the best way to set limits […]
When 16-year-old Deal native Zac Levy walked into a 7-Eleven with his father one hot summer day, someone abruptly cut them in line. A woman, only a few years older than he was at the time couldn’t afford an Arizona tea. It was obvious. Zac’s father purchased the tea and the woman rushed out of […]
The father is the protector of the family. This Father’s Day, thousands of Jewish fathers won’t celebrate with their own children, as they protect the Jewish homeland, which ultimately is a protection for all Jews. Last year we featured A Few Good Orthodox Men on Father’s Day, as Orthodox men are often represented in media […]
Jews and Hindus may seem like worlds apart but the similarities between both cultures may surprise you. Rabbi Abramowitz recently tackled this question on the site, speaking about many similarities between our patriarchs, matriarchs and other notable people from the Torah and their gods. One of those points is about Avraham. In Genesis 17:5 he […]
Antisemitism isn’t a new disease. It’s one of the oldest in the book and it’s been creeping up in America well before October 7 happened. Now, it’s just all the more commonplace. During the first week in March, multiple bloody attacks occurred on Jews around the world. Benjamin Harouni was shot dead by his patient, […]
When was the last time you thought about a rare disease? If you’re lucky, it’s never. If you’ve been impacted in some way — whether you have one or someone close to you does — you know how debilitating and painful it can be. That’s what Yehuda Gelman is trying to change — and already has in […]
