In May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity . . .
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By Avi Posnick
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10/26/23
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The countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/25/23
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Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . .
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10/19/23
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Try not to consume the horrific war news out of Israel with your family dinner.
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10/19/23
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I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . .
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By Joshua Lafazan
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10/19/23
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New York City is home to many famous landmarks and attractions, but what people associate with New York today is the migrant crisis, a growing and complex problem with statewide consequences.
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By Ed Ra
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10/19/23
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In the realm of education, have you ever found yourself in a classroom where the teacher discussed a topic that left you utterly bewildered? I certainly have.
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By Taylor Darling
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10/19/23
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Halloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-so-spooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/18/23
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Hamas’s Saturday-morning assault on Israel was more than just a shocking demonstration of barbarism. The toll of Israeli dead and wounded — not to mention those kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip by these murderers — is sickening.
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10/12/23
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Like everyone in our community and all right-minded people in the world, I am horrified by the heinous terrorist attacks that occurred in Israel beginning last weekend.
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By Howard Bressler
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10/12/23
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