By Michael Orbach Issue of August 15, 2008 "To a conservative like me, every Jew should be a conservative," Mike Gallagher said, in a phone interview with The Jewish Star. "Liberals are … more

Proceeds of a song to benefit children in China By Michael Orbach Issue of August 8, 2008 David Gurwitz, a New York-based Jewish pianist, is donating a portion of the proceeds from the … more

Young Israel congregation hires rav By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 1, 2008 Rabbi Yehuda Septimus has been chosen as the new mara d’atra of the Young Israel of North Woodmere, … more

Local pastry chef shares her story by Daniella Adler Gitti Allman wasn't always a baker. As a child and teenager she was a tomboy who spent her summers as a waterski instructor. Her family … 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

Charedi Internet news takes a new turn By Michael Orbach “We’re like the Drudge Report of the Jewish people,” an enigmatic blogger known to his readers as Shlomah Shamos said over the … more