Rabbi Janise Poticha is the rabbi of Temple Sinai of Massapequa and President of Disaster Chaplaincy Services.
Community A Jewish Response To A Year Of Weather Calamity Jews all over the world recently commemorated the festival of Sukkot, during which we erect and eat our meals in sukkot — small huts reminiscent of those that protected the ancient Jews during their 40 year trek through the wilderness. These huts remind us of the fragility of our lives, our homes, and our environment…. By Adriane Leveen and Janise Poticha Oct 24, 2017 | 3 min read
Opinion New York’s Israel Day parade was a shanda — but not because of Mamdani By Joel Swanson Jun 1, 2026 | 4 min read
Opinion Mamdani has made ample efforts for Jews. How come no one is telling that story? By Libby Lenkinski May 27, 2026 | 3 min read
News Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds By Arno Rosenfeld May 27, 2026 | 3 min read
News Floyd Mayweather showered cash on Jewish causes — and now he’s suing their ‘Robin Hood’ alleging $175 million got diverted By Louis Keene May 27, 2026 | 8 min read
Fast Forward Staunch Israel critic and Gaza trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy wins NJ-12 primary By Joseph Strauss Jun 3, 2026 | 2 min read
News Scott Wiener wins spot in general election for San Francisco House seat as a Jewish critic of Israel By Jacob Kornbluh Jun 3, 2026 | 3 min read
Fast Forward At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah By Grace Gilson Jun 2, 2026 | 3 min read
Fast Forward Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award By Lisa Keys Jun 2, 2026 | 2 min read