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People from all streams of Judaism and non-Jews as well stood shoulder to shoulder in Manhattan’s Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on Monday in a display of unity and support for Israel. more

Recent events have propelled Christians United for Israel(CUFI) to the front row of pro-Israel organizations. The group advertised last week’s Washington D.C. Summit, held July 21, as a more compact two-day program. Last year’s conclave offered a three-day affair. But if anyone thought the faith-based pro-Israel organization was becoming less relevant, they would think otherwise after attending the latest confab. more

The Jewish Star's "From the Heart of Jerusalem" columnist, Rabbi Binny Freedman, sings "'Yihieh Tov" ("It Will Be Good") with his son, Yonatan, as the son goes off to war. [Music video] more

It’s been a long and painful journey these past 2,000 years. Some of us thought we were there, that the journey was about to end, but like the intense pains of labor just before birth, it gets toughest when you are close to the finish line. more

Known as a fire balling, curve ball strikeout artist when he was a major league pitcher, Dwight Gooden, known as “Dr. K” during his heyday, struck a chord with the youngsters during a visit to Camp Hillel in Lawrence. K is the scorecard symbol for a strikeout. more

Woodmere natives Merissa Goldstein and Craig Shapiro were presented with the Manhigut Tze’erim Award, a Young Leadership Award, at the One Israel Fund’s 20th gala anniversary dinner at the Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. more

The Orthodox Union filled its solidarity mission to Israel within hours of announcing it on Tuesday. The mission, led by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, OU executive vice president, emeritus, and Rabbi Steven Weil, senior managing director, was scheduled to depart via ElAl on Thursday and return on Tuesday. It will be coordinated by Rabbi Avi Berman, executive director of OU Israel, who is based at the Seymour J. Abrams OU Israel Center in Jerusalem. more

When the war with Midian did not originally go as planned, the Torah told us (31:14) that Moshe — normally a humble person with a checked demeanor — was powerful, resolute and strong, declaring that is war there no place for softness and for giving in and forgiving. more