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New York Jewry is Changing Fast

A new study of New York City Jews released last week by the UJA-Federation of New York, and reported in our last issue, found that the number of Jews in the greater New York City area has remained constant from 1991 to the time the current study was made in 2002.

The Miracle Of Our Times -- Marking Chinuch Atzmai's Fiftieth Jubilee: Sivan 5713 -- Sivan 5763
By Rav Yehoshua Sklar

The Fruits of Self-Sacrifice

Chazal note that the beneficiary of a miracle may actually be unaware that one has taken place (Brochos). It is in this sentiment that the following thoughts are offered.

Real Roots
by Yochonon Dovid

I met my friend Itzele Friedman by chance one evening after ma'ariv in one of the minyanim in the central shul. "I have a story for you, the kind you like," he said. "Come, let's sit down outside and I'll tell it to you."

Leitzonus Against Us and For Us
by Rabbi Nosson Zeev Grossman

Part I

Parshas Korach is a fitting opportunity to clarify what leitzonus is, when it is forbidden, and when it is permitted and when it is even a mitzvah.

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