Chol Hamoed Feature #2: Living In A Sukkah All Year Round
On Sukkos we go out of our comfortable, heated homes and into flimsy huts outside. Stepping outdoors makes us vulnerable to the weather and.... read more
Chol Hamoed Feature #1: 5 Most Spectacular Waterfalls
Sukkos is a Yom Tov of joy and simcha, but there’s an extra layer to that on Chol Hamoed, when we celebrate the Simchas Bais Hashoeva. In the.... read more
Monsey Memories: Chronicling Haverstraw’s Brickyards in its Brick Museum
Yitzy Fried Haverstraw is famous for its history as a brickmaking town, and infamous for the landslide that killed many of its.... read more
Today in History: Hurricane Irene Hits New York
Today marks 13 years since Tropical Storm Irene hit New York on August 27, 2011. The storm started out near the Caribbean Islands.... read more
Monsey Memories: Reb Nosson Berney
Yehuda Alter A pillar of chessed and tzedakah in the Monsey community of yore was Reb Nosson Gavriel Berney, a Holocaust survivor.... read more
Exploring Rockland: The Premishlan Shul
One year ago, around Shabbos Nachmu, the central Monsey area was gifted with a new shul—and not just.... read more
Rockland Writes: Senator Bill Weber Decries NYSED's Draconian Imposition of an Additional 4.38% Tax Levy on East Ramapo, Vetoing Voter Decision
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55 Years Ago: A Giant Leap For Mankind
“Beautiful view. Magnificent desolation.”Those were the first words uttered by Buzz Aldrin, one of the astronauts of the Apollo 11.... read more
Monsey Memories: Rav Yaakov Shapiro
Yitzy Fried A true pioneer of the Monsey community was Rav Yaakov Shapiro who, despite passing away at a young age was.... read more
Exploring Rockland: Croton Gorge Park
Croton Gorge Park is a gorgeous 97-acre park around 45 minutes from Monsey that features the Old Croton Dam. The Old Croton Dam.... read more
Exploring Rockland: Kakiat Park
The well known Kakiat Park is a popular destination for hikers, seeking adventure and relaxation in the heart of nature. The 376-acre.... read more
Monsey Memories: The Historic Hamlet of Garnerville
Yitzy Fried Garnerville, previously known as Calicotown, is a hamlet in the town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, United.... read more
Living Legacy: The Ershte Bobover Ruv
Yehuda Alter Rosh Chodesh Tammuz marks the yohrtzeit of Haga’on HaKadosh Rav Shloime Halberstam of Bobov, a grandson of the Divrei.... read more
Lace Up Those Sneakers: Hiking Safety Tips
Hiking is a great way to get out there, connect to nature, and do some exercise. There are many beautiful hiking trails in and around Rockland,.... read more
Exploring Rockland: Haverstraw Bay Park
Most Rockland County residents stick around even during the summer months, because unlike the city, Rockland County.... read more
Today In History: The NYS Thruway Opens
The NYS Thruway, which connects all major cities in New York, had its 70th birthday just a few days ago on June.... read more
Monsey Memories: The Belzer Rebbe’s Visit in 1981
Yitzy Fried This week’s Monsey Memories takes us back to the spring of 1981, when the.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Shlomo Shapira, Founder of Munkatcher Dynasty
Yehuda Alter The 21st of Sivan marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Shlomo Spira, author of Shem Shlomo, the founder of the Munkatcher.... read more