New York News

New Evidence Could Harm Case Against Abuse Whistleblower

05/23/2013 | Hella Winston | Special Correspondent

New evidence has emerged that could deal a serious blow to Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes’ case against Sam Kellner, a chasidic Borough Park resident who was charged with extortion and perjury after he helped to convict a fellow chasid, Baruch Lebovits, on sex abuse charges.

Families, Synagogues Still Reeling 7 Months After Hurricane Sandy

05/22/2013 | Stewart Ain | Staff Writer

Herchel Reisz, 45, and the father of five, has been living largely in government-funded hotels since the floodwaters of Superstorm Sandy raced through his ground-floor apartment Oct. 29.

For Jewish Artists, A Space Of One’s Own

05/22/2013 | Tajlei Levis | Special To The Jewish Week

Putnam Valley, N.Y. — On a bright May afternoon on the grounds of an organic farm camp in this Hudson Valley town, a sculptor shaped branches found in the woods into letters of the Hebrew alphabet, while a singer-songwriter played guitar, inspired by the sounds of nature.

Flex Time For Students, Parents

05/22/2013 | Julie Wiener | Associate Editor

First in a three-part series on Hebrew schools offering choice and flexibility.

Timon Malloy dropped out of Hebrew school before his bar mitzvah and wasn’t planning on subjecting his 8-year-old twins to the same experience.

‘The Other Sharansky’ To Be Honored Here

05/22/2013 | Steve Lipman | Staff Writer

Avital Sharansky, one of the stars of the Soviet Jewry movement who faded by her own choice after advocating tirelessly for the release of her husband, Natan, from Soviet prison, will step back into public view, for one night, next week.

Shelly The Survivor

05/22/2013 | Adam Dickter | Assistant Managing Editor

Tuesday seemed like any other day for Sheldon Silver as he went about his business in Albany, announcing the Assembly’s passage of the DREAM Act, to increase access to college financial aid for immigrant students.