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Anne Luria Burg installs the “Soaring into 5783” birds art installation at Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell.
Birds bear messages of ‘hope, healing, and uplift’
By Abby Meth Kanter
Local artist takes flight with project ‘soaring into 5783’
Ms. Sarna shows off a tray of goodies from her book. (Doug Schneider)
Conjuring comfort food
By Ellen Braunstein
Mr. Smukler is past president of the National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry.
Nothing is quiet on the western front
By Joanne Palmer
The art of artificial intelligence
By Larry Yudelson
This illustration is from Chana Stiefel’s “Tower of Life.” The illustrator is Susan Gal.
November 30, 2022, 5:57 pm
Two writers speaking with one voice
Local author Chana Stiefel talks about collaboration with her husband, Dr. Larry Stiefel
By Leah Adler
Now, the Russians are aiming at Ukrainian civilian infrastructure; a few months ago, they aimed at civilian buildings, as in this ruined Ukrainian apartment house.
November 30, 2022, 5:56 pm
Fire and ice
Putin’s war against Ukraine takes a devastating new turn
By Joanne Palmer
Emma Rothman
November 30, 2022, 5:55 pm
Hearts for Emma
Transplant recipient writes, talks about her childhood experiences
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Nili Rothenberg, left, and Abby Herman are working together on their bat mitzvah project.
November 30, 2022, 5:54 pm
Shabbounty is a ripping success
Teaneck girls tear, sell paper towels for use on Shabbat to raise money for sick kids
By Banji Ganchrow
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz
November 30, 2022, 5:53 pm
Moving toward the radical center
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz of B’nai Jeshurun describes a ‘brave space’ in his new book
By Joanne Palmer
These three of her works are among the pieces Miriam Stern is selling; “Dizengoff.”
November 30, 2022, 5:52 pm
Art to feed the soul — proceeds to feed the hungry
Rabbi Menachem Bombach
November 23, 2022, 9:57 am
Cherishing and protecting relationships
Talk at Fair Lawn’s Shomrei Torah to focus on supporting loved ones who have chosen an alternate direction in their Jewish observance
By Leah Adler
From left, Beit Shemesh’s Mayor Aliza Bloch, New Jersey-Israel Commission Executive Director Andrew Gross, and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop talk. Jasaun Boone, chief of staff to New Jersey’s Secretary of State Tahesha Way, is behind Mayor Fulop. (Courtesy of New Jersey-Israel Commission)
November 23, 2022, 9:56 am
Jersey City becomes a sister with Beit Shemesh
Both ‘are built on a combination of willpower and responsibility’
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Students from Naaleh High School in Fair Lawn do volunteer work for Project Ezrah.
November 23, 2022, 9:55 am
‘We are always trying to put ourselves out of business’
Project Ezrah’s executive director describes the organization’s quiet help
By Leah Adler
Sarah Brie of Cresskill with Alison Teicher and Julie Katz, both of New York City
November 23, 2022, 9:53 am
Federation women played with purpose
The Goodman family are this year’s honorees.
November 23, 2022, 9:52 am
JFCS celebrates the Goodman family
Stacy Esser of Tenafly, Donna Weintraub of Haworth, Amy Zagin of Manhattan, and Karen Farber of Closter
November 23, 2022, 9:52 am
Women’s Philanthropy group honors members at kosher Japanese-Peruvian lunch
Matthew Lazar conducts Zamir Noded, a chorus for young adults, in 2019.
November 16, 2022, 5:57 pm
How Matthew Lazar met Salamone Rossi
Zamir Choral Foundation presents a concert celebrating the Renaissance-era Jewish composer
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Students work in a Gogya center. (All photos courtesy AMIT)
November 16, 2022, 5:56 pm
Local Amit leaders reflect back, look ahead
Israeli-based child welfare organization develops $70 million educational campus in Ra’anana
By Miryam Z. Wahrman Ph.D.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is in the retaken city of Bucha in April.
November 16, 2022, 5:55 pm
‘I have a question’
Alexander Smukler looks at good news from Ukraine and unsettling news from the United Nations
By Joanne Palmer
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