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. … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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, … more

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 … more

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 … more