As spring arrives, Jewish families around the world begin preparing for Passover. Kitchens are scrubbed, shelves are cleared and all chametz (leavened bread) is removed from the home. While this intense cleaning may seem unusual, the physical... more

For several years when my daughter was little, between the ages of 4 and 7, I kept a bowl of mini marshmallows on our Passover table. It was not part of the traditional ritual meal. It was simply a parenting strategy. Every time she or one of the... more

My childhood memories surrounding Easter centered around family. We would have a family gathering at one of three places: our home in North Bergen, N.J., my aunt and uncle’s home in the Bronx, or my other uncle and aunt’s home in River Edge, N.J.... more

A new advisory issued by the Israeli National Security Council is drawing attention among Jewish communities worldwide. more

Saint John the Evangelist is calling for community support after a plumbing disaster flooded its community room beneath the main church. In a Facebook post, the parish said a major sewer blockage early in the new year caused wastewater to flood... more

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Katonah and The Church of the Good Shepherd in Granite Springs have announced a parish partnership. more

The Hebrew Congregation of Somers has a new spiritual leader. more

SOMERS, N.Y. - A special tribute event was recently held at the Hebrew Congregation of Somers (HCS) Synagogue to unveil an outdoor podium built by local high school student Zachary Kessler as his … more

SOMERS, N.Y. - The community will gather outside The Elephant Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 26, for the Menorah lighting ceremony, hosted by Chabad of Yorktown. Everyone is invited to show up at 5:15 … more

There are many ways you can express your love and care for Israel and the Jewish people in the next few weeks as we recall the anniversary of a difficult day.Bet Torah October 7 CommemorationSunday, … more

SOMERS, N.Y. - Chavura Beth Chai describes itself as a non-traditional Jewish congregation “without walls, except for high holidays.”Like-minded members gather once a month in each other’s … more