Jewish Education Goes Digital
As e-learning becomes more popular in the mainstream, ways of learning Torah online are expanding as well. There are offerings for women, men, and for all levels of Jewish learning. Preparing for...
View ArticleIsrael decriminalizes marijuana: Interview with industry-leading strain...
Earlier this month, Israel officially decriminalized marijuana with first-time marijuana offenders being fined NIS 1,000 ($271), but no face criminal charges. The fine doubles on the second offense,...
View ArticleA Problem in Delaware May Impact Workers in Tel Aviv
Coming from the recent AIPAC convention, we heard a lot about the similarities between the United States and Israel; our two societies, struggles and endeavors are irreversibly interconnected, and...
View ArticleJoan Rivers’ Seder Plate and Other Judaica Items Set for Pesach Sale at J....
A few months back I did a story about Jonathan Greenstein, who is the founder and owner of J. Greenstein and Co. auction house in Cedarhurst, NY. Jonathan now has his hands on some amazing pieces,...
View ArticleWhat America Could Learn from Israel’s Emergency Response Services, Care of...
Magen David Adom (“Red Star of David,”) Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service, was established in 1930 with only a single branch, based in Tel Aviv. Five...
View ArticleJ. Greenstein and Co. Auction House and Gallery Set to Auction Jabotinsky ID...
Since time immemorial, the Jordan river has cut its path through the desert, turning arid rocky soil into prosperous farmland. Today the river acts as a border between Israel and Jordan, but that was...
View ArticleNew York Women in Film & Television Honors Jessica Jones’ Hair, Makeup, and...
Earlier this week, the New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) acknowledged the achievements of designers in the film and television industry. The costume, hair, and makeup design team from...
View ArticleCo-Owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, Arik Kislin, Honored by New York...
Co-owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, and successful businessman, Arik Kislin, was honored last week by the New York State Police Chiefs Benevolent Association. Mr. Kislin has been an active...
View ArticleJason Binn’s Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his...
Media Mogul Jason Binn is a Success Because of his Chutzpah Like many great classics, Jason Binn’s media creations could be one for the ages. From his early college roots, he knew he liked media, and...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Bring the Torah out of the Synagogue and to the Happy...
Rabbi Mark Wildes of MJE, the Manhattan Jewish Experience, left law not because he was disenchanted by it. “My father raised me to appreciate law and I saw firsthand from his incredible legal practice...
View ArticleFlooded with Chesed after Harvey: Coming Together in Hard Times
These past few weeks have been devastating for both Jews and non-Jews alike living in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, but it’s also a time that’s bringing people together, and bringing...
View ArticleTaking the ‘Concrete’ Out of ‘Concrete Jungle,’ One Green Roof at a Time
For New Yorkers, the term “concrete jungle” is one they have heard many times. After living in NYC for several years now after moving from South America, I feel as though I finally understand the...
View ArticleHow This CEO Uses his ‘Israeli DNA’ to Run a AR/VR Company in New York
I love Israel, and have a strong passion for it. I’ve always felt that Israelis have that extra something, an extra gezunt that gives them a competitive edge. I recently had the opportunity to speak...
View ArticleEight Crazy Gifts: Your Hanukkah Gift Guide
The gift-giving season is fast approaching and as Adam Sandler says, “instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!” Well, now we have a list of eight crazy presents to make gift giving...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday Roundup: My Favorite Jewish Charities and Why You Should Give...
You know that a week is special when half the week has unique, semi-official names. With Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday behind us, we have officially entered into Giving Tuesday. For people still...
View ArticleJ. Greenstein and Co. Auction House and Gallery Set to Auction Jabotinsky ID...
Since time immemorial, the Jordan river has cut its path through the desert, turning arid rocky soil into prosperous farmland. Today the river acts as a border between Israel and Jordan, but that was...
View ArticleNew York Women in Film & Television Honors Jessica Jones’ Hair, Makeup, and...
Earlier this week, the New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) acknowledged the achievements of designers in the film and television industry. The costume, hair, and makeup design team from...
View ArticleCo-Owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, Arik Kislin, Honored by New York...
Co-owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, and successful businessman, Arik Kislin, was honored last week by the New York State Police Chiefs Benevolent Association. Mr. Kislin has been an active...
View ArticleJason Binn’s Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his...
Media Mogul Jason Binn is a Success Because of his Chutzpah Like many great classics, Jason Binn’s media creations could be one for the ages. From his early college roots, he knew he liked media, and...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Bring the Torah out of the Synagogue and to the Happy...
Rabbi Mark Wildes of MJE, the Manhattan Jewish Experience, left law not because he was disenchanted by it. “My father raised me to appreciate law and I saw firsthand from his incredible legal practice...
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