Three hours after the tragic crash, 29-year-old Australian Jewish scholar Yankel Rosenbaum was attacked by a gang of black teens. He was stabbed four times. Cops quickly arrested Lemrick Nelson, who was identified by Rosenbaum as his attacker. more

There once was a man named Gaddafi, Who blew up a plane in Lockerbie, Trump charged him rent, For setting up a tent, But soon he will fall or Trip-o-li. more

It was twenty years ago this week that the Kadinsky family was visiting distant relatives in Leningrad. Midnight sun illuminated the eerily silent streets. News shows were censored in favor of endless repeats of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The writing on the wall was clear. A coup was underway in Moscow. more

Wednesday brought a 5.9 earthquake that shook the east coast from the Carolinas to Canada. The Jewish Star readership chimed in on their experiences: more

Amid catcalls and hollers, Congressional candidates David Weprin and Bob Turner held their first debate on Aug. 22 at Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills. The shout-fest appeared to be a match between an idealist and a calm, but negative pragmatist in the fight for Anthony Weiner’s former seat. more

Calendar for the week of Aug. 26, 2011 more

The three most common objections raised by lawyers in court include “relevance”, “hearsay”, and “asked and answered.” They are used so often, one often sees them in books and movies. more

The cash-strapped Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway is closing down all its emergency room operations beginning today as it continues to search for a solution to its debt and potential buyers. more

An earthquake in Virginia was felt in Nassau County. The 5.9 Richter hit near Richmond, Virginia, a half-mile beneath the ground. more

Southern Israel was attacked by four different terrorist cells today resulting in at least seven dead six were civilians (two young children aged 6 and 4) and one was a soldier. At least another 40 have been injured. more