With the start of summer, The Jewish Star is again pleased to publish a message by Rabbi Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Woodmere. Rabbi Billet urges congregants to exercise both physical and … more

A West Hempstead rabbi was struck by a hit and run driver last night when he attempted to cross the street in front of the Young Israel of West Hempstead, located at 630 Hempstead Ave. The accident … more

Cultimating its 50th anniversary celebration, the Young Israel of North Bellmore held a brunch to honor its founding members. The seven founding couples who helped launch an Orthodox shul in North … more

JCC appoints Joel Block as exec director From JCC of Greater Five Towns The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has announced the appointment of Joel Block as executive director. Block will provide strategic direction for the JCC and rely on his expertise in program development and community relations to expand JCC’s curriculum, strengthen its community ties and encourage overall growth. more

AMIT will hold its annual Long Island Yom Iyun, a day of learning for women and by women, on Wednesday, July 18, at Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst, starting at 9:30 am … more

From a seemingly endless stream of reactions to the tragedy at Chabad of Poway, we’ve chosen to quote from two — by Rabbi Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Woodmere and Rabbi Chaim … more

Israel — the Holy Land, Eretz Zion, the Land of Milk and Honey. It’s a frequent topic of conversation around the Shabbat table, in shuls and on college campuses. Its politics may be polarizing at … more

Thirty children from the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst embarked on a chessed mission last Sunday. Led by Youth Director Alyssa Schechter, they created “thank you” cards at shul … more

Over the years we have shared wonderful times and challenging times together as a community. A rabbi could not ask for a better community or better synagogue leadership than I have experienced … more

Rabbi Marc D. Angel, rabbi emeritus of the 363-year-old Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Manhattan, is now serving as interim rabbi of the Lido Beach Synagogue. “There is a spirit in Lido … more