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The New York Times, a historical treasure trove

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more

2/14/20

You heard the president: The state of our union is strong

As a senator, I was privileged to attend many State of the Union addresses . . . more

2/14/20

A tuition freeze is worth considering

New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown Democrat, recently proposed a bill to cap tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools at $5,000 per year for in-state students. more

2/14/20

We must repeal the law shielding police misconduct

Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us. more

By Susan Gottehrer | 1/24/20

The Orthodox Union’s Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, chose Rabbi Shay Schachter, from Woodmere, to be its rabbinic and Jewish law adviser.

Young Israel of Woodmere rabbi tapped by the Orthodox Union

Rabbi Shay Schachter, a Woodmere resident, and director of Young Israel of Woodmere’s adult educational programs, was named to serve as rabbinic and Jewish law adviser for the Orthodox Union’s Yachad... more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/14/19

Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence is one of three Five Towns synagogues that are taking part in the OU Women’s Initiative Simchat Torah Program on Oct. 22.

Orthodox Union expands the women’s Simchat Torah program

A trio of Five Towns synagogues are taking part in the Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative Simchat Torah Program on Oct. 22 to make the observance of Simchat Torah more meaningful for women in North America. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/17/19

The OU’S Torah New York Day of Learning attracted nearly 2,500 people to Citi Field on Sept. 22.

Big day of Torah learning at Citi Field

Pete Alonzo did not hit another home run, but the Orthodox Union’s third annual Torah New York Say of Learning at the home of the Mets on Sept. 22 attracted roughly 2,500 people to listen to of 29 internationally renowned scholars on 31 topics. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/3/19

Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option

We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more

By Laura Curran | 9/27/19

Rabbi Moishe Weinberger presented a lecture at the Orthodox Union’s Torah New York at Citi Field last year.

Engaging the broader Jewish community

A crowd of more than 2,500 is expected at Citi Field on Sept. 22, but not for a baseball game. Instead, the indoor space at the home of the Mets will be transformed into a Hebrew school for a day of studying the Torah and addressing the issues facing Jewish people today. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

Five Towns students enter SUNY Oswego, make the Union College dean’s list

Among the more than 1,500 students that will be first-year students at SUNY Oswego is Cedarhurst resident Briana Kur, a Lawrence High School graduate. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen | 8/15/19

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