News

Hundreds of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservists have been mobilized to guard the area around Gaza in reaction to the Iranian-sponsored Islamic Jihad that is continuing a rocket barrage against the State of Israel. Thousands of innocent Israelis remain in nearby bomb shelters, dreading the moment they need to enter its doorways. Nearly 200 rockets have been fired at the Holy Land in just the past few days, all launching from the Gaza Strip.

Astronauts really are made of the right stuff. They are exceptionally bright, have complex technical skills, are in outstanding physical condition, and have perfect vision. They are also exceptionally courageous, reliable in case of an emergency, and trusted with highly prized secrets. Their missions into space helped transform the present into a better tomorrow. Many, interestingly enough, are Jewish.

Approaching its 50^th anniversary, Laniado Hospital – Sanz Medical Center reflects on five decades of compassionate, Torah-rooted care. Founded by the Sanz-Klausenburger Rebbe, zt”l, in fulfillment of a vow he made during the Holocaust, Laniado remains the sole hospital serving Netanya and the Sharon region’s 500,000 residents. Laniado has welcomed over 250,000 newborns, has 500 beds, and offers care spanning all specialties, from birth to geriatrics.

Across the city line on Long Island, a few of the signature summer events for the Jewish communities of the Five Towns, Great Neck, and West Hempstead are the barbecue fundraisers for One Israel Fund, with each of these three locations hosting its own event.