Congregation Beth Sholom is proud to honor an extraordinary couple, Melodie and Marty Scharf from Lawrence. They truly exemplify service to the community. more

Congregation Beth Sholom Youth Department, under its new Youth Director, Moshe Cohen held a unique interactive Chanukah event as they said their final goodbyes to an Amazing Chanukah. more

On Sunday, a group of volunteers from the Englewood Jewish community came to the Five Towns to sponsor a BBQ, tailgate style, at the home of Karen Green, Publisher of the Jewish Star. The group of eight New Jerseyans turned out delicious hot dogs and burgers from noon till dark with a smile, even enduring a Giants loss broadcast on the radio that blasted in the background. more

April 2 Chabad of The Five Towns Youth Zone for Pesach for children ages 3-6
. A fun filled hands on hour of activities related to Pesach. Chabad of the Five Towns is located at 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst 5:30-6:30 pm. For more information please call 516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com. more

The black and white pictures of Jewish personalities and scenes float, shuffle, and gather across the velvet-black background as the violin-led strains of the theme from Schindler’s List plays. Albert Einstein, Eli Weisel, a street in Europe, an Israeli flag unfurled at the Kotel and then the cursive words “What It Means to Be a Jew” appear and fade. more

Wednesday brought a 5.9 earthquake that shook the east coast from the Carolinas to Canada. The Jewish Star readership chimed in on their experiences: more