Style & Living

 As 2024 draws to a close, it seems impossible to remember all that occurred within it. Wars, assassination, and elections are the most obvious, but there were also forgotten stories, both big and small, that should be remembered as well. Upon reflection, this year was a transitional one for not only the nation, but for the world.

New York News

 A horrifying incident occurred in the New York City subway where a woman was tragically set on fire while sleeping on an F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station. The alleged perpetrator, identified as a migrant from Guatemala, approached the victim, who was seated quietly at the end of the subway car, and used a lighter to ignite her clothing, leading to her death at the scene.

The holy days of Chanukah are quickly approaching (or have arrived)! It is during these cold winter nights, long and dark, that we celebrate the miracles that have been done for us, and are still being done for us.

One lone man standing up to the ancient world’s superpower, shouting, “Mi LaShem Eilai! I’m going to fight for my G-d and His Torah!”

One small country staring down the modern world’s hatred, declaring, “We’re going to fight and we’re going to survive!”

Apply to Represent your Community at the First-Ever Retire & Relocate Fair, Co-sponsored by the Orthodox Union and the Savitsky Communal Growth Initiative

People over 60 often consider relocating or downsizing from large homes with staircases to ranch-style homes, apartments, co-ops-/condos, or townhouses. Luckily, many communities throughout North America and Israel offer the appropriate housing and resources for older adults – while also providing an Orthodox Jewish community.

Boots for Israel is a cornerstone organization within the Chamal Association, a coalition of post-October 7 charities that have raised and distributed millions of dollars in gear, equipment, and essential supplies to soldiers, security teams, and civilians in Israel.