All posts by Tiffany S
Restrictions on Food Tighten for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Every person of every creed, race, color and religion is welcome at the Olympics, correct? Well, Rabbi Levi Brackman writes in his column that the strict Chinese regulations on visas... Read More »
Where Does the Separation Begin?
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that expressly prohibits the United States Congress from making laws “respecting an... Read More »
A Bubble Of A World
While at work, and in dire need of entertainment, my friend sent me a link to a restaurant review and urged me to look down to comment #25. Comment #25... Read More »
Israel Hits 60!
Tonight, celebrations for the 60th birthday of the State of Israel commenced with a torch lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem and will continue tomorrow with many more celebrations... Read More »
Genetic Markers to Identify Lost Ones
There are four letters of the genetic alphabet – A, C, T and G – which pair up and create your DNA. Thanks to modern technology, a scientist named Syd... Read More »
Justice Gabriel Bach: Eichmann Prosecutor
On April 10, 2008, Justice Gabriel Bach came to speak at Touro Law in Central Islip, New York. Who is he? He is a former Justice to the Israeli Supreme... Read More »
He Who Attacks My Friends Attacks Me
Across the street from a federal and district court, no real security, out on the end of an island, Jewish institution. All of these four elements combined make my law... Read More »
School Shooting in Brooklyn, NY
A bullet pierced the front door of the Be’er Miriam School for Girls in Brooklyn at the end of the school day on March 17th. According to authorities, no one... Read More »
Iranian Jew
Born in Iran in 1951, there usually would be no question as to who holds my father’s allegiance, except for the fact that he is Jewish. His father a true... Read More »
Threat on Scientology
Scientology, or “the study of truth” (according to the Scientology website) is “the study and handling of the spirit in relationship to itself, others, and all of life. The Scientology... Read More »
Heretic or Realist?
A friend of mine had sent me a link stating that it was a video that I must watch. A bit dubious, I conceded and clicked on the link. A... Read More »
Blonde or Brunette?
Unfortunately, people’s brains are in their eyes. They believe only what they see, and not much more. Growing up in the Persian community of Great Neck, New York, this is... Read More »
Questions from the Non Jews
As vice president of the Touro Law JLSA (Jewish Law Students Association), it is my duty to plan events around the holidays, or even just for the education of those... Read More »
The Religious Checklist
I recently received a call from a friend of mine who seemed absolutely determined to set me up as, apparently in her mind, being 23 and single was seen to... Read More »
Sukkah Hop with Law Students
Below are a few pictures of the Touro Law Sukkah. This is a completely new Sukkah, 14?x20? that has been purchased specifically for this new building. This picture was taken... Read More »
Wait…what?
Growing up conservative yet attending a hard core Hebrew School three times a week, I learned a lot about Judaism, from Chaggim to Kashrut all the way to Tanach. I... Read More »
