Public servants have a big job cut out for them. It is their task and responsibility to ensure that all groups under their jurisdiction find an ear to listen, a willingness to help, guidance to lead, and respect for diversity. The American Bukharian community in Forest Hills has found all of these
There are so many security features built into the computers and other technology we use, that most of us feel protected from cybercrimes
During the month of Elul, we prepare ourselves for the period of the High Holidays, which begins with Rosh Hashana, continues with Yom Kippur, and
In the fourth chapter of Hilchot Teshuva, the Rambam lists five sins for which it’s particularly difficult to repent. The reason, he explains, is
Just some Halachot and ideas that apply to the upcoming Rosh Chodesh Elul. Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur is a 40 day period that Chachamim tell
The Rambam in Hilchot Dei’ot elaborates on the evil nature of anger and the need to distance oneself from this emotion to the farthest extent
Our sages teach us of a thirst that is never slaked, but this is a blessing. “All who are thirsty go to the water… (Isaiah 55:1)”. It is a thirst
