Priorities; sometimes, we need to take a step back and appreciate the things that are really important in life, if for no other reason than the opportunity it affords us to take note of the things that occupy so much of our time that really aren’t so important…. more

The Jewish Star expresses our heartfelt condolences to Rav Hershel Billet, Rabbi of the Young Israel of Woodmere on the passing of his beloved mother Pearl Billet, aleha hashalom. more

“Anyone who tells you we can drill our way out of this problem doesn’t know what they’re talking about -- or just isn’t telling you the truth...." more

“The message of Gush Katif will not be forgotten.” In that one sentence, Dr. Joseph Frager, chairman of the board of the World Committee for the Land of Israel, declared the mission statement of the Gush Katif Museum dinner. more

In an exclusive one-on-one interview with The Jewish Star, John Bolton, past U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, policy commentator, and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, stressed that Iran presents “Israel’s biggest danger.” more

“Jews are very good neighbors; you can’t say any more about them,” John Batchelor maintained, when I had the opportunity to sit with him this week. He was sanguine about his opportunity to speak before the One Israel Fund’s 18th Gala Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, March 14. more

eb 24 Shabbat in Korea!  Korean-style Shabbat Dinner!  Sponsored by Ms. Melanie Erlich. Special program for kids! For more information contact 516-295-3413 or www.jewishhewlett.com more

Atop one of the highest mountains and facing the hills of Jerusalem, I often stare out and see the golden hue of the ancient walls. more

Midreshet Shalhevet opened with great promise and, although it almost closed after its first year, it burst once again to life and now is a full four-year high school with over 80 students, regents, APs, and a basketball team. more