The Orthodox Union’s Department of Synagogue and Community Services will host an unusual panel discussion this Shabbos on “The Cost of Grandparenting in the 21st Century Torah … 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

Readers of The Jewish Star were generous in their feedback, and the newspaper of Long Island’s Orthodox communities returned the favor. Twelve people who participated … more

An overnight fire in its basement forced the temporary closing of Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst. The store will be closed until further notice, according to a … more

Each year in Brooklyn, Park Slope's Chabad rabbi, Shimon Hecht, ascends 33 and a half feet to light the tallest menorah in the world. But he’s not allowed to call it that anymore. By … more

J. Greenstein and Co. in Cedarhurst will auction over 350 pieces of antique Judaica in a lead-up to Chanukah. Each item placed for sale represents a time and place in history. Many of … more

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