By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 In a few instances, the Torah describes the very specific role clouds play within the Israelite encampment. In the last four … more

Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 Jewish Star columnist David Seidemann (left) was an articulate and entertaining guest for 40 funny minutes last Thursday, June 4 on Nachum Segal’s … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 I want them subpoenaed. All of them. I want to see every single one of Barack Obama’s report … more

Advice to a man in deep financial trouble By Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 Dear Rabbi Horowitz: In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would be writing … more

Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 There's really nothing nice to say about the prevailing method of governance in Albany, unpopularly known as “three men in a room.” No good at all comes … more

How to make this summer a worthwhile reading experience (part one) By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 With the advent of summer, I am once again presenting a list … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 At first glance, Dr. Deborah Dienstag, a local pediatrician, proud mother of four and grandmother of two, may be the worst … more

North Shore Hebrew Academy embarks on unique campaign to raise scholarship funds By Yaffi Spodek Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 The economic recession has taken a toll on yeshiva … more

Flood of post-Shavuot shiva homes leaves warehouses empty By Yaffi Spodek Issue of June 12, 2009 / 20 Sivan 5769 Friday, June 6, marked the first time since Misaskim’s founding nearly … more

Issue of June 5, 2009 / 13 Sivan 5769 Respect our differences To the Editor: I was most happy that you published the two articles by Dr. Michael Salamon ( Kosher Values , April 24, 2009; … more