To the 150 or so Jewish households on Galveston Island in Texas, Congregation Beth Jacob is akin to a national treasure.  “We are our building, our building is us,” says Gary … more

The parents of IDF Sgt. Ari Weiss bridged the mourning of Yom Ha’Zikaron and the joy of Yom Ha’Atzmaut last week as they spoke to a hushed crowd at a Five Towns commemoration of both … more

Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of the Young Israel of Woodmere (back row, center, in dark suit) visited with more than 90 YIW members for a Lunch and Learn get together at Traditions South of Boca Raton, in … more

Erev Yom Tov v'Shabbos/ 5th day of the Omer/ April 5 Lichvod the Chashuv Members and Mispallelim of our (White Shul) Klal Yisroel Family: The Vilna Gaon was once asked by his talmidim what he … more

Rabbi Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Woodmere endorsed “the view that advocates a pro-vaccination policy,” in an email to his congregants that was accompanied by a strongly worded … more

Congregation Beth Sholom is proud to honor an extraordinary couple, Melodie and Marty Scharf from Lawrence. They truly exemplify service to the community. more

The Young Israel of Woodmere Sisterhood hosted cookbook author Susie Fishbein on March 2. Fishbein entertained with a cooking demonstration and three-course tasting of recipes from her new book, … more

Issue of August 7, 2009 / 17 Av 5769 RESULTS WEEK 6 - AUGUST 2 CHABAD      7        V    YIH    5 B.S.                13       V    … more

Women’s mikvahs are safe — and fear of COVID-19 should not block their use. Five-hundred viewers heard this message during a webinar on Monday night hosted by Mikvah USA and My Gift of … more

The Jewish Star’s Kosher Kibitzer presents “a risotto that raises questions” and asks, in relation to Sen. Joe Lieberman, “Can a Jew be the next … more