By Mayer Fertig
Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 In communal organizations dominated by the senior set it can be difficult for members of the younger generation to get a word in edgewise. …
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8/19/10
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By Richard L. Stein
Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770
I live in Riverdale, a community that was traumatized fifteen months ago when a consortium of police agencies foiled an alleged plot …
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8/19/10
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Issue of June 18,2010/ 6 Tammuz 5770 By Mayer Fertig
Sarah is a poster child in the search for bone marrow donors. Now her own donor has been found.
“She has a very good match,” confirmed …
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6/17/10
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By Jewish Star Staff
Issue of June 4, 2010 / 22 Sivan 5770
Family and friends of Daniel Chernikoff are stunned by his sudden death on Motza’ei Shabbat. After returning from shul to the …
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6/3/10
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Issue of May 21, 2010/ 8 Sivan 5770
Dear That’s Life,
The other day I went to my bank in Cedarhurst to deposit a check. As I walked in, I saw a freshly delivered stack of copies of The …
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5/21/10
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You’ll hear from my lawyer
By Michael Orbach
Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770
If you’re thinking about ever running a bicycle tour, this tip can help you avoid aggravation and …
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4/7/10
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By Mayer Fertig
Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770
Agudath Israel is redirecting its fire from Rabbi Avi Weiss to the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA). On Tuesday, the Moetzet Gedolei …
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3/10/10
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Eruv Vs. Snowpocalypse
By Mayer Fertig
Issue of February 18, 2010, 6 Adar 5770 The Bronx is up, the Battery is down, goes the old song, but after the record-setting snowfall last week, …
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2/17/10
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By Jason Eisenberg
Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770
They are the sisters of yeshiva league basketball.
Shira is 5-feet-10-inches, plays center, can rebound the ball, block shots …
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2/10/10
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Agudah welcomes new title for controversial clergywoman
By Mayer Fertig
Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770
After years of beating around the bush, Rabbi Avi Weiss came right out …
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2/3/10
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