The Jewish Star is a unique product in the crowded field of Orthodox Jewish journalism, a professional newspaper within the Orthodox communities of Long Island. To better serve our communities, we … more

Six speakers recounted their personal connections with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, zt”l, the legendary Modern Orthodox leader who passed away last month, at a gathering in the Young Israel of … more

Long Island was ablaze with fire and fun during the celebration of Lag B’Omer last week, Wednesday night through Thursday. more

In his essay "Megillat Ruth and the Story of Yehuda and Tamar: A Study in Biblical Contrast,” Rabbi Alex Israel of the Pardes Institute quotes the following the following… more

South Shore Rep. Kathleen Rice traveled to Israel last week as a member of a bipartisan Congressional delegation led by Republican Texas Rep. Mike McCaul, Chairman of … more

When I was a young girl in Israel, Operation Moses came to Israel. I still remember the electric atmosphere that took hold of our country and community. “Kibbutz galuyot,” people kept … more

We just saw yet another terror attack provoked by cartoons of Muhammad, this time at a “Draw Muhammad” cartoon contest in Garland, Texas. A competent cop shot two home-grown terrorist … more

Summer learning loss is a phenomenon parents and educators have long acknowledged as a significant setback to academic achievement. Math proficiency is particularly … more

The young boy emerged from the rubble of Warsaw, clinging to the skirt of a woman he knew only as Mrs. Wala. Then she turned and walked off, and 7-year-old … more

LUNCH & LEARN with Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of YI Woodmere. Traditions Restaurant, 302 Central Ave, Lawrence. 12:30 to 1:30 pm. $12 lunch. 516-398-3094. SISTERHOOD ANNUAL … more