A fish story by Daniella Adler Issue of July 16, 2010/ 5 Av 5770 The high cost of fish, a staple item during the Nine Days, when meat is customarily not eaten, could be enough to shut down a … more

by Michael Orbach Issue of May 28, 2010/ 15 Sivan 5770 By Michael Orbach An unprecedented effort is under way in the Five Towns, in Riverdale, N.Y., and in Brookline, Mass., to find bone … more

By Sergey Kadinsky Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar, 5770 Their efforts keep the community running, save lives, and enhance the observance of Shabbat. But with their funds dwindling, two local … more

Soup kitchen in disguise by David Schneier Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 It looks like a restaurant, and a nice one at that, and that’s the idea behind the Masbia Soup … more

Robbed of speech, Esther Davis remembered to sing By Mayer Fertig Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Dementia in her final years robbed Esther Davis of her ability to speak. But … more

You’ll hear from my lawyer By Michael Orbach Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 If you’re thinking about ever running a bicycle tour, this tip can help you avoid aggravation and … more

Food for Pesach by Sergey Kadinsky and Michael Orbach Online exclusive: March 29, 2010/ 14 Nissan The line for the free chickens stretched around the Brooklyn block. Despite their … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 Pesach, a joyous holiday, is also notoriously expensive to celebrate. That can be a challenge for families in the best of times, but … more

Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar 5770 By Michael Orbach The honorees for the One Israel Fund’s dinner this year are a little young; in fact, 21 of the 24 honorees aren’t able to drive and … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of January 29, 2010/ 14 Shvat 5770 Chazzan and singer Shimon Craimer would like to help get people in the mood to donate money for Haiti relief. So he recorded a song, … more