Term-limited Councilman Rory Lancman resigned his seat on Wednesday for a new position created by Governor Andrew Cuomo - Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection - which represents the interests of consumers in relation to utility companies and telecom providers. With his departure from City Hall
Much is discussed and written about leadership. Historically, the Jewish people crave effective, responsible, and dignified leaders. This has been
The Shulchan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to leave the synagogue once the Sefer Torah has been opened for the reading. Even if the reading has
Hatzolah is an organization like no other. Day or night, Shabbat or Yom Tov -- when a call comes in, Hatzolah is there for us. A Hatzolah volunteer
There is a common misconception in the Halachot of Shabbat that any Melacha done by a non-Jew for a Jew is permitted. Unfortunately, people don’t ask
The Shulchan Aruch emphasizes the importance of Se’uda Shelishit – the third Shabbat meal. The Gemara in Shabbat comments that those who ensure to
His funeral was one the largest in Jewish history with a reported one million mourners pouring into the streets of Jerusalem.
