Monsey Memories: Alexander Selman, Dry Goods Peddler in Spring Valley
Yitzy Fried In the past, we have profiled the Congregation Sons of Israel, as well as Rabbi.... read more
Living Legacy: The Bach
Yehuda Alter The 20th or Adar marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Yoel Sirkis, author of the Bayis Chodosh, known as the Bach—a great.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Cheese
Ever heard the expression “The moon is made of green cheese?” No one actually believed that. It was an expression to describe an extremely.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Time
By Yehudit GarmaiseWith a few simple tricks, computer keyboards can increase productivity and.... read more
Around the House: Spruce Up Your Home for Spring
The rain may be coming down today, but colorful flowers will soon be popping up.The first day of spring is just three weeks.... read more
Today in History: Raul Castro Is Named President After Fidel Steps Down
by M.C. Millman After running communist Cuba for close to.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Zelmale of Volozyn
Yehuda Alter 13 Adar marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Shlomo Zalman Itzkowitz of Vilna, who was known as Rav Zelmale Volozyner, a great.... read more
Today in History: Polaroid Introduces the First Instant Camera
Today in history, Polaroid's founder, Edwin Land, gave his first demonstration of the instant camera at a meeting.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Locks
By: C.G. Hoffman• You only need a lock if you’ve got nice things that someone else might.... read more
Today in History: The First Telephone Book Came Calling
The first telephone directory was nothing more than a one-page sheet of cardboard that boasted fifty listings of both residents and businesses but.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Hacks to Get Silver to Shine Without Chemicals
By Yehudit Garmaise If chemical-laden tarnish remover smells unpleasant and wreaks havoc on your fingers, try using many typical.... read more
Heading Out for a ShortTrip? Provide Yourself with Plenty of Time, as Airports are Crowded
By Yehudit GarmaiseNew Yorkers heading out for a quick vacation this Presidents’ Day should provide extra time for getting to local.... read more
Monsey Memories: Rabbi Joseph Marcus of Haverstraw
The Sons of Jacob Congregation in Haverstraw is said to be Rockland’s oldest shul. It had as its Rov Rabbi Elimelech Adlin, who perished in the.... read more
Living Legacy: Rebbe Zusha Plotzker
Yehuda Alter The 6th of Adar Aleph marks the yohrtzeit of Rebbe Aleksander Zusha Kahana, author of Toras Kohen, ABD Shedletz and.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Shovels
With snow in the forecast, New Yorkers are stocking up on salt, boots, and, of course, shovels. Whether the snow.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Keep Everyone Informed and Save Time During Effective, Regular Meetings
By Yehudit GarmaiseMeetings at work can be valuable sources of information or big time-wasters,.... read more
Safer Snow Shoveling
The risk of men without known cardiovascular disease being hospitalized or dying from a heart attack the day after a significant snowfall.... read more