France’s announcement that it will try to convene an international conference to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been strongly criticized by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … more

Based on what he said during Sunday’s Meet The Press, if Sen. Bernie Sanders becomes our next president, supporters of Israel may feel the burn instead of the “bern.” When Chuck … more

As the Torah depicts the instructions for the vessels of the Mishkan, each item has very detailed instruction pertaining to its particular structure. The Ark, for example, is relatively easy to … more

Although the Super Bowl is over, and you’re likely sick of hearing about my sports teams and complaints, just one more article, and then it’s safe to say, my sports life will fade to … more

It’s widely known that Israel has penetrated the wine market, with some of its sophis-ticated Israeli blends surpassing historically excellent wines from areas such as the Napa Valley or … more

Our parasha contains the mitzvah to build the Aron Kodesh: They [the Jewish people] shall make an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a … more

Hillary Clinton’s track record on Israel is a good one, former Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman told a Westchester shul on motzei Shabbos. To be clear, Lieberman wasn’t dishing out … more

As a column devoted to the review of the finest in Jewish books, it came as a pleasant surprise to read a series of teachings by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky dealing with how one should show respect for our … more

BRACH'S on Thursday night was eerily quiet. SHOPPERS NOTE: The store is relatively well-stocked and still FULLY in business. Vendors who run the specialty counters all need our support (the baked … more

The closing of Brach's Supermarket after Pesach will not signal the end of kosher shopping at its Lawrence location. A Brooklyn discount kosher grocer — KRM / Moisha's — will pick up where Brach's left off, sources told The Jewish Star. more