Tuesday night, November 4, 2025, New York City elected the first millennial and Democratic Socialist Mayor of its time: Zohran Mamdani. He won with over 50% of the vote, beating out Republican Curtis Sliwa and disgraced former governor turned Independent Andrew Cuomo. As a Rockland resident,…
Growing up with a father who owned an HR-focused Consulting business for 50 years, my four siblings and I were taught to never discuss three things: politics, money and religion. This wasn’t for lack of pride in his Jewish identity, but rather a sense of protection. When you are born in th…
As Pride Month continues, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, we also take a look back at a number of Jewish leaders who made cultural and historic contributions to that community. From politicians and lawyers to religious leaders, here is a list of some of those who have made a great impact f…
Prior to the post-colonial establishment of independent African states, Israel's vision of Africa had been shaped by a common fate between Jewish people and African people. Both were in desperate need to establish themselves as their own entities and get out from under the rule of other nati…
Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
A lot of people are leaning into a more plant based diet and lifestyle, so we searched for a way to make some of the classic Pesach recipes- meatless! No meat doesn’t have to mean no flavor. Here is a recipe for Vegan Matzo Ball Soup by Tori Avey. The challenge was t…
Every spring, Jews from around the world gather with their family and friends to celebrate Pesach. For seven days, we eat unleavened bread and tell the story of the exodus of Israelites from slavery in Egypt. While it is customary to hold a seder, did you know that not all celebrations are t…
February is Black History Month and for the Jewish community, that means a time to reflect upon the many historic instances of African American and Jewish unity. From the civil rights movement to a variety of iconic cultural events, it is important to remember the vast impact the African Ame…
Growing up in an interfaith family, I was exposed to two different religions and cultures from the time I was born. I personally always loved the way my parents handled this, as I was taught to go into situations with an openness to learn and a healthy respect for different customs. Ultimate…
This Thanksgiving we are dedicating our Giving Tuesday campaign to the Israel Trauma Coalition. Trauma can create such a lasting impact that it’s often passed down through generations. What can we in the Jewish community do to help each other heal? Especially in the aftermath of the Octob…
