From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of August 29, 2008 The melodies are haunting — evoking feelings first experienced in the Holy Temple thousands of years ago. … more

A gift from a Cedarhurst family to a shul in Texas By Michael C. Duke Issue of August 29, 2008 Like a bride and groom on their wedding day, members of a small shul in Houston were … more

Playing by the Rules By Avi Billet Issue of August 29, 2008 How confusing does a five-word pasuk (verse) have to be? Here is a loose summary and translation of Devarim 12:1-4: … more

Anti-Israel diatribes spring from Iran’s leaders like fleas from a dog, but a recent Iranian Parliament statement stood apart, … more

Issue of August 29, 2008 A benefit concert for the Heller Resource Center of the Yeshiva of South Shore began with food catered by Traditions ... ... and continued with music by … more

A collection of fun facts and recipes By Eileen Goltz Issue of August 29, 2008 Back in the day (yeah, like I’m so old) Labor Day was not only the last hurrah of the summer vacation; … more

A Great Neck man, Dr. Paul Brody, was one of several people who accompanied former Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee to Israel on August 18th and 19th, on a trip organized by Ateret … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of August 29, 2008 The last words of Masechet Uksin, the final tractate of the Mishnah, speak of G-d’s desire to cloak the Jewish people in peace. They are … more

Issue of August 29, 2008 Volunteer Holocaust Educators Needed The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is looking to expand its Speakers Bureau and needs … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 29, 2008 Cathy Byrne, M.S. R.N., director of Older Adult Services at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, was the keynote speaker at a conference for social … more