A bible teacher from Salanter Akiba Riverdale (SAR) High School led a room of more than 50 breakfasting listeners through a whirlwind, eye-opening lecture on the Jewish originators and founders of Christianity. more

They raised questions, hypothesized, tested and made winning designs, earning prizes at the Yeshiva Science Olympiad on March 6. This year’s venue was Touro College’s Lander College for Men, welcoming students into its lab classrooms. “It’s important for the Orthodox community to contribute to science for the betterment of the world. We welcome these talented young men and women on our campus,” said Dean Dr. Moshe Sokol. more

By Michael Orbach Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Chaya Batya Neugroschl has joined Central, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls, as head of school. Neugroschl, whose … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 In communal organizations dominated by the senior set it can be difficult for members of the younger generation to get a word in edgewise. … more

By Richard L. Stein Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 I live in Riverdale, a community that was traumatized fifteen months ago when a consortium of police agencies foiled an alleged plot … more

Issue of June 18,2010/ 6 Tammuz 5770 By Mayer Fertig Sarah is a poster child in the search for bone marrow donors. Now her own donor has been found. “She has a very good match,” confirmed … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of June 4, 2010 / 22 Sivan 5770 Family and friends of Daniel Chernikoff are stunned by his sudden death on Motza’ei Shabbat. After returning from shul to the … more

Issue of May 21, 2010/ 8 Sivan 5770 Dear That’s Life, The other day I went to my bank in Cedarhurst to deposit a check. As I walked in, I saw a freshly delivered stack of copies of The … more

You’ll hear from my lawyer By Michael Orbach Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 If you’re thinking about ever running a bicycle tour, this tip can help you avoid aggravation and … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 Agudath Israel is redirecting its fire from Rabbi Avi Weiss to the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA). On Tuesday, the Moetzet Gedolei … more