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
Around the House: Stay Warm When the Snow Starts to Fall
By Yehudit GarmaiseA little preparation today can help New Yorkers stay warm without creating.... read more
Today in History: Madison Square Garden Opens First Artificial Indoor Ice Rink in the U.S.
On February 12, 1879, Madison Square Garden indoor sports arena opened the first artificial indoor ice rink in the.... read more
Kids Cook: Marvelous Mishkan Menorah
Your Kids Cook will enjoy building, displaying, and sharing this Marvelous Mishkan Menorah - the perfect Parsha project for Parshas.... read more
Monsey Memories: The History of Dexter Folder Co. in Pearl River
Yitzy FriedLast week, we brought you some details about the Dexter Folder Company which revolutionized the way newspapers and.... read more
Today in History: Daylight Savings Time Becomes Official
On February 9, 1942, in the midst of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt instituted year-round Daylight Savings Time (DST), called "War.... read more
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