The Kosher Bookworm Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 The classical rabbinic writings of teshuvah, repentance, are found in great number on the shelves of Jewish libraries worldwide. … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 Almost everyone with an interest in the Middle East has an opinion on the opening of Busher, the Iranian nuclear power … more

Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 This Saturday night, the Ashkenazic communities begin to say Selichot in preparation for Rosh Hashana. … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 There are certain periods of time that one can set their clock to. If you are a Yankee fan, … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Imagine: Selicot before Labor Day. This is what we will be experiencing this year. School begins earlier this … more

Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Dear Aviva, What do you do about a lazy family member? My family is very close-knit. We are immigrants, we work hard and we rely on each other a lot. … more

The Jewish Star is proud to introduce this exclusive weekly feature by a renowned and respected educator Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul, 5770 By Rabbi Yakov Horowitz One by one, people … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of August 28, 2010/ 18 Elul, 5770 We laid Aunt Judy to rest this past Sunday. Next to her are my mother and my late uncle. I … more

I'm thinking Issue of August 28, 2010/ 18 Elul 5770 The international media is so concerned with covering the resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians and so consumed … more

Parshat Ki Savo Issue of August 28, 2010/ 18 Elul, 5770 by Rabbi Avi Billet My grandmother gets "nachas" from reading this column. She told me a few times that one of the things she enjoys … more