Notes from a working mom By Ayala Cohen Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 You can hear profanity everywhere these days: in the office, at the supermarket, on the train. The other day I heard a … more

Thanks all the same, but no, I’d prefer my next party not be “the talk of the town.” The advertisement promising town-wide … more

In My View By Howard Kopel Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, “it means what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” … more

How a retired financier makes a difference By Michael Orbach Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 A recent New York Times article posed the following question to the gold winners at this year’s … more

Money isn’t everything, but it doesn’t hurt By Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 9, 2008 The Jewish king has three restrictions: he may not have too many horses, too many wives or too much … more

Revisiting the past By Rafael Medoff Issue of Sept 5, 2008 “I heard the American planes flying overhead and saw the windows in the factory shatter — those planes were so close to … more

Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 What about single dads? To the Editor: As a once-a-long-time-ago single parent, a then, and now, devoted father, I take umbrage at the failure of Rabbi and … more

Ner Sarah fund honors Shari Siman-Tov a”h By Jewish Star staff Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 A barbeque pool party for women held in Woodmere last week raised funds for Hachnasat Kallah in … more

Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 Workers poured concrete for the footings of the foundation of Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s new facility last week. Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rosh HaYeshiva, Mr. Norman … more

On the Calendar By Jewish Star staff Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 A Yom Iyun to commemorate the first yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Judy Young a”h will be held Wednesday evening, Sept. 10 and … more