Issue of Dec. 26, 2008 / 29 Kislev 5769 Angry about vote manipulation To the Editor: Shame on O.U. Senior Vice President David Luchins for manipulating the voting process at the … more

As seen though the eyes of the (mostly) liberal Jewish media By David Benkof Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 This year saw many significant Jewish events, but which … more

Almost certainly the most entertaining recipe you'll ever follow By Aaron B. Cohen Issue of Dec. 22, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Hockey puck, slider, spud muffin, grease sponge, glue … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 With Chanukah just around the corner,I bring you three more books for your reading pleasure. Each one is of a distinct literary … more

Walking that extra mile By David Seidemann Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 In Jewish law and lore, Gematria, or numerology, forms an entire sphere of learning and lessons. … more

The President-elect once bought a home whose deed prohibited its resale or rental to Jews. He had associations with a number of … more

When the sun, moon and stars bow By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Bundles of grain and stars bow down to Yosef. What does it all mean? In 37:7 Yosef … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 It is a shame. A welcome shame, however, that presents a unique opportunity to unite. You see, to the Jew hater, black hat, … more

By Lauren Lillien Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 A few months ago I wrote an article in The Jewish Star discussing the state of shidduchim from my perspective. As a single woman, I … more

A New York tabloid recently mocked the Bush White House. No news there; ‘tis the season, so to speak. The fodder for this … more