Israel mix up Crowds of anti-Jewish protesters stood with signs demanding to stop future construction in Israel. After five hours of protesting they realized that they got mixed up and were not protesting the State of Israel, but rather were standing outside the home of Congressman Steve Israel. Although the mob eventually left, Congressman Israel, who was redoing his guest bathroom, stopped the construction contractor from continuing. more

With significant state budget cuts looming ahead, local Agudath Israel leaders met with State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) to discuss how the cuts will affect the Orthodox community. “Skelos is one of the top three individuals making the decision on the budget,” Rabbi Yonah Feinstein said. “Our concern is the yeshivas and community organizations and these are all constitutionally approved services.” Rabbi Feinstein of Agudat Israel organized a March 6 community breakfast for Skelos. more

After a lengthy debate, the Rabbinical Council of America has come out with its position regarding organ donation and brain death: it doesn’t have one, but everyone else does. Whether brain … more

In the space of one day, over 5,000 people clicked on The Jewish Star’s website to read about how the Five Towns and Far Rockaway Jewish community helped stranded El Al passengers at JFK airport. … more

A blustery, sunny Sunday brought throngs of curious parents, grandparents and children to the preliminary opening of the Levi Yitzchak Library on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst.The idea for the library … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of October 22, 2010/ 14 Cheshvan 5771The Orthodox Union has come out with a statement opposing women leading Kabbalat Shabbos, the series of prayers that precede the evening … more

By Sergey Kadinsky Issue of October 15, 2010, 7 Cheshvan 5771 Corralled behind a police barricade with only five demonstrators present, a tiny Kansas-based church brought the hate to … more

Issue of September 17, 2010/ 9 Tishrei 5771There is no shortage of sad stories in the newspaper business; no shortage of bad things happening to people and no shortage of things we’d rather not … more

Struck down By Michael Orbach Ilan Tocker, a father of four from Cedarhurst, fainted and was badly injured at a kosher restaurant in Atlantic City on the night after Tisha B’Av, July 21. The … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of September 10, 2010/ 2 Tishrei 5771Peninsula Public Library and Temple Israel of Lawrence have signed a letter of intent for the library to buy several pieces of property … more