In the interest of fair play To the Editor: I take great offense at your flagrant misrepresentation of my position regarding the appointment of a new trustee to the Lawrence Village Board … more

Six-figure fine for misleading, unfair practices By Jewish Star Staff If you believe you were one of the people allegedly ripped off at Five Towns Mitsubishi, you have until August 5th to … more

OU career workshop attracts diverse crowd By Yaffi Spodek Tamar Friedman of Far Rockaway is an aspiring sonographer. Though she earned the necessary degree over a year ago and consulted with … more

Dear That’s Life, With summer now in full swing, many of the local day camps have started tzedakah campaigns to help fund various worthy causes. The camp my two daughters attend is no exception. … more

Literature of the three weeks and the Holocaust “Eim HaBanim Semeichah” as edited and translated by Rabbi Dr. Pesach Schindler Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Midway through the … more

Misaskim, local residents, played crucial role after a death By Malka Eisenberg The call came about two hours before Shabbos. Two counselors and a social worker, all from the Five Towns-Far … more

Affecting fate By David Seidemann Exactly how hard should I try? When does human effort end and divine effort begin? If G-d is all-knowing and a leaf doesn’t turn over in the wind without … more

Golan Sion Creek White Semi-Dry 2007 By Adam Neustadter It has recently been brought to my attention that not everybody who reads these reviews appreciates dry wine. I know, I know, it … more

Issue of July 18, 2008 This Sunday is the 17th of Tammuz, the fast day that marks the beginning of the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av. Against that backdrop, the responses to writer … more

First Person By Masada Siegel I first met Senator John McCain when I was working as a television reporter in a small town market. It was my first assignment. I was sent out with the hope of … more