FAST FACTS Name: Simon (Sholom) Hyman Born in: Rochester, New York Father: Rabbi Chaim Hyman, Chief Rabbi of Rochester Yeshiva Growing Up: Chofetz Chaim in Rochester Camp Growing Up: I went to Camp Magen Avraham...
For over a decade, Officer Richard Pratti has been a familiar and trusted presence on Main Street in Woodbourne, managing traffic and building strong connections with the community during its...
Shabbos Kestenbaum is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling young voices in the American Jewish community — a rare blend of intellect, activism, and personal courage. Raised in...
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the United States this past week sent shockwaves through Jewish communities and political circles alike. From impassioned speeches and packed shuls to heated protests on Ivy League campuses...
Rabbi Joey Haber has emerged as a prominent voice of wisdom and guidance in today’s world, offering deep insights rooted in both his Syrian heritage and yeshivish Ashkenazi education. Raised...
Receiving a diagnosis of irreversible kidney failure can be devastating. The uncertainty, medical complexities, and urgent need for a transplant can leave patients and their families feeling overwhelmed. This is...
This year, Erev Pesach falls on Shabbos. What unique halachic challenges does this present? Let’s discuss them, starting with Bedikas Chametz. As we know, Bedikas Chametz is usually done on the...
Zevi Samet is a dynamic yeshiva student and celebrated basketball star whose journey is as inspiring off the court as it is on. He had an outstanding season with the...
Yonatan Zigelboum, known by his stage name Yoni Z, is a singer, composer, producer, and dancer whose prodigious talent has firmly established him as a maestro and performer in the realm...
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), a rapidly-growing congregation of over 1,000 families in Boca Raton, Florida. BRS is the largest Orthodox Synagogue in...