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Prologue:

“That camel spin was perfect!” my mother cheered. “You spin like that in the competition and it’s a shoo-in.”

New York

 New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, in a New York Times opinion essay, providing a key establishment boost to the 33-year-old democratic socialist ahead of the November election.

(Courtesy of Bespoke Travel)

 There’s something about the Jewish New Year that makes you pause, think about the year behind you and start dreaming about what’s to come. For many of us, looking ahead means making plans—big and small—for how we want to spend our time, how we want to create memories and for those of us who love to see the world, where we might want to go next.

 You’ve heard the term “estate planning,” but you might think it’s just for the super-rich or that it’s a one-time chore. The truth is, it’s about making sure your loved ones are taken care of, no matter what. A plan is only good if it works when your family needs it most.

When a child comes home and announces, “I don’t like my teacher,” it can leave a parent unsettled. Our instinct may be to jump to conclusions—blaming the teacher, questioning the school, or even feeling frustrated with our child for being “difficult.” These reactions are understandable. At the same time, pausing before responding can open the door to more thoughtful support.

Tens of Thousands of Tinokos Shel Beis Rabban Learn to Go
in the Ways of the Chofetz Chaim

The Chofetz Chaim’s yahrtzeit is an eis ratzon. There is perhaps no one in recent generations who did so much to help and enrich Klal Yisrael – both in sur mei’rah and asei tov.