Larry Gordon

Long Island

Publisher at 5 Towns Jewish Times

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A Local Election

1 week ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonOver the years and regardless of where you reside in our readership areas, you have no doubt latched onto a few essays here and there about how things have evolved and changed here in the Five Towns. A fundamental dimension of this story came to the fore in the year 2000 when two residents decided it was time for someone in our community to run for the local School Board, Lawrence District 15. At the time, it seemed like an uphill battle.
Anatomy Of A Success

2 weeks ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonIt’s now almost a full week since Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, was in New York with a strong presence here in the Five Towns. Those who had the opportunity to meet him personally were impressed on multiple levels. At various shuls and other venues where he spoke, the Minister was greeted by enthusiastic audiences and granted standing ovations.
Yom HaShoah Through The “Eyes” of ChatGPT

3 weeks ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonThis week marked Yom HaShoah in Israel, or Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, meant to commemorate the approximately six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany and its allies.
Four Cups, Many Questions

1 month ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry Gordon“If you’re overly worried about everyone drinking four cups of wine at the Seder or if you think it’s no big deal, that may have more to do with your relationship with drinking than what you do at the Seder,” said Menachem Poznanski, founder and director of The Living Room, the Our Place recovery program for young adults with substance abuse issues. The issue of public consumption of alcohol comes to the fore almost every year in the frum community.
Explaining The Vote

1 month ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonIf you live in a densely populated Jewish community, I’m sure you’ve heard of the ongoing effort to persuade you to cast your vote in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election. A couple of weeks ago, I tried to break down the details about the nature of the vote, what’s at stake, and why it’s critical that you take the minute or so it requires to actually vote. Voting in this election will give you the chance to have your voice heard in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Yeshivish Zionism

1 month ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

Yeshivish ZionismBy Larry GordonTwo things occurred over the last few days that warrant some attention and analysis. The events are mostly disconnected from one another but then again there are also scant overlapping similarities. The first is the film, “October 8th,” produced by Hollywood actress Debra Messing.
Israel’s Big Opportunity

2 months ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonPresident Trump was right on target when he said that his encounter with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that turned into a televised blowup in front of millions was “great TV.”It certainly was. The fact is that Ukraine is being battered to a pulp by Russia.
Monsters and more

2 months ago | israelnationalnews.com | Larry Gordon

At first it was only a few people who reluctantly referred to the Hamas murderers as animals. After that, a more popular reference to these terrorists was savages, and more recently the word “monsters” was introduced when the media pundits were forced to comment on the actions of these so-called people who murder small children with their bare hands. President Trump says it as do many other U.S. officials.
Monsters And More

2 months ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonAt first it was only a few people who reluctantly referred to the Hamas murderers as animals. After that, a more popular reference to these terrorists was savages, and more recently the word “monsters” was introduced when the media pundits were forced to comment on the actions of these so-called people who murder small children with their bare hands. President Trump says it as do many other U.S. officials.
Money Matters: A Special Financial Workshop On February 24

2 months ago | 5tjt.com | Larry Gordon |Dini Franklin

By Larry GordonThe nature of money is, as you probably know, that it’s a lot easier to lose than make. That said, we are fortunate that there are experts in the field who can guide us so that our money is protected or better, set up so that it can make money for us. That’s where Moshe Alpert and Ceremian Financial comes into the picture. Moshe and his team are seasoned financial professionals who understand today’s volatile market and the American economy.