When you think of yarmulka-wearing police officers of the NYPD, there aren’t that many that come to mind. One of the most famous though, without a doubt, is Lieutenant Ira Jablonsky
On Independence Day, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” which permanently enshrines the nation’s first federal scholarship tax credit into law. This new provision will enable eligible students to receive K-12 scholarships to attend the yeshivah or school of their choice.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed Congress moments ago and heads to President Trump for his signature.
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more simcha in one song… we’re back with a whole new spin on the viral Thank You Hashem hit from Rabbi Greenspan, Mendy Worch, and Afiko.Man. The same wild journey through the sea to find the Seudas HaLivyason but now with an upmixed beat and a video bursting with simcha and holy chaos.
In 1492, Spain expelled its Jews. Many fled to nearby Portugal—only to face betrayal, forced conversions, and secret lives. This is the story of courage, faith, and the Marrano Jews who risked everything to keep Judaism alive in the shadows.
Earlier today, the United States Senate voted to include a permanent and unlimited scholarship tax credit in the budget reconciliation bill.
In a landmark night for Israeli basketball, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf were selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, marking the first time two Israeli players have been drafted in the same year.
Catskills Hatzalah has launched a safety campaign to educate drivers on the importance of safe driving in the Catskills area.
The United States Supreme Court on Friday delivered a landmark unanimous 9-0 decision, clearing the path for American victims of terror attacks in Israel and Judea and Samaria to pursue damages against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in US federal courts.
This spring, the kitchen at Michlelet Chana was alive with sizzling pans, vibrant colors, and the unmistakable energy of students learning, laughing, and creating. Over the course of 10 weeks, a group of post-seminary students participated in an immersive Culinary Arts Program led by acclaimed chef and food writer Naomi Ross.
It’s a scene repeated from history on the ancient stones of Hebron, Jews once again gathering on the famous “seventh step” just outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. All are praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran.
Earlier this morning, the New York Court of Appeals issued its decision on the PEARLS litigation challenging the State Education Department regulations. While PEARLS believes that the Appellate Division’s decision should have been reversed, the Court of Appeals’ affirmance was based on an interpretation of the regulations that severely limits the State Education Department’s authority over yeshivas and yeshiva parents.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator Sam Sutton are proud to announce the successful passage of their important legislation that prohibits the New York City Department of Sanitation from issuing fines after 3 PM on Fridays, a crucial step to protect Sabbath observers and other New Yorkers from receiving unfair sanitation tickets.
Among the dozens of flights affected by Ben Gurion airport closures, at least 32 flights from the U.S. and Europe were diverted to Cyprus, with 29 flights carrying 2,427 passengers landing at both Larnaca and Paphos airports by midday Friday. Many others were directed to Rome, Dubai and Greece.
Tzvi-Hirsh (Grisha) Zurgazda, 32, a father of two and member of the Jewish community in Odessa, was killed in combat last Thursday on the front lines near Kherson. He is the third Jewish soldier to die in Ukraine’s war effort within the past two weeks.
It was the summer, I was sitting outside, and I felt like I wasn’t doing my avoida b’simcha, living b’simcha. Stam, I was feeling a moichin d’katnus, and for those who know me, you know I don’t like that.
Looking for a colorful and easy craft for Shavuos? Try hydro-dipping! In this quick tutorial, we show you how to transform a simple vase using water, nail polish, and a little creativity. This project is fun, fast, and perfect for adding a splash of beauty to your Yom Tov table.
