2025 marks a historic occasion — our city's 400th anniversary. It marks four centuries since the first European settlement of Manhattan in 1625, on land then known as Lenapehoking, the homeland of the Lenape people. The tiny Dutch colony began as New Amsterdam and then changed to New York when the
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Dreaming Of Potential: A Lesson from Yosef and Chanukah
In this week's parshah, we witness the incredible moment when Yosef ascends to great power as the viceroy of Mitzrayim. When Yosef's brothers come to
Where In The Torah Is Chanukah?
Chanukah is the only major Jewish holiday that is not found in the Tanakh. This is mainly because the events of Chanukah took place in the 2nd
Improving The Quality Of Life For All New Yorkers
Our administration’s North Star has always been building a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers. Sometimes, that means
Contrived Mitzvot
The Midrash (Eicha, Parsha 2) recounts a striking story:
The Donut Challenge: A Chanukah Tradition You Can Live With
Chanukah is here, and with it comes candles, dreidels, and a delicious annual game: the Donut Challenge. The rules? Simple. Eat one donut on the
Parshat Vayishlach: The Power Of A Smile
The p'suk in Parshat Vayishlach says "Vayivaser Yaakov levado," Yaakov was left alone. As a result of being left alone, Yaakov got hurt. He was