The Jerusalem Institute for the Blind (JIB) will host a “Blind Date Dinner” at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst as part of a series of sensory-awareness experiences developed by JIB to … more

New York City’s Department of Transportation does not want you leaving locks on the Brooklyn Bridge. But eating a big bagel with lox and cream cheese? That is strongly encouraged. A new sign … more

After Brett Parker’s great-grandfather fled the pogroms in Europe and came to the United States, he opened a drug store where … more

A new non-profit on Central Avenue is transforming old gifts. Gift It Forward, started by Miriam Dure, formerly of Savvy Sheek, is a gift shop whose proceeds will be used to help others in need, … more

Democrat Todd Kaminsky, who filled an open 9th state Senate District seat in April, won a rematch against Republican Christopher McGrath. Kaminsky, of Long Beach, drew 70,821 votes (52%) against … more

Brooklyn’s political establishment rallied as it always does on the Friday morning before election day — at Junior’s Restaurant in the newly-chic Downtown district, for Steve … more

Two leading Modern Orthodox rabbis in the Five Towns, Hershel Billet and Kenneth Hain, have published articles expressing their support for Hillary Clinton over Donald … more

We’re not going to suggest that it’s unimportant who you vote for — of course, that does matter very much. But opinions in our community are mostly set, and at The Jewish Star we … more

In a fun evening of Jewish unity, over 1,000 South Shore women will partake next week in the aromatic spiritual tradition of making challah together. Similar events are scheduled throughout the … more

KARNEI SHOMRON — The Chicago Cubs were facing the Cleveland Indians this week in a historic World Series, and most of Israel could not care less. This Jewish town is different. The Neve … more