The Kosher Critic by Zechariah Mehler Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 A close friend once told me “I don’t consider myself to be in a serious relationship with a girl until after … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 There are certain periods of time that one can set their clock to. If you are a Yankee fan, … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 History books are usually boring and historical figures are usually dead. "The Prime Ministers: An Intimate Narrative of Israeli … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 The rally was for an imprisoned woman who was not behind bars. Two dozen or so college-age protesters, young Orthodox men and … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 Long-time Five Towns and Long Beach Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg is facing what might be his toughest challenge ever, in the upcoming … more

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Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Even at the end of a long, hot summer, with the chagim early (at least according to the secular calendar) and autumn not yet in sight, the start of a new … more

By Elana Dure and Meira Davidowitz The Jewish Star / Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 A local Chabad school in Great Neck has taken the lead in a national contest to win half a million … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 27, 2010/ 17 Elul 5770 Imagine: Selicot before Labor Day. This is what we will be experiencing this year. School begins earlier this … more

Compiled by Elana Dure and Meira Davidowitz Issue of August 27, 2010/ Elul 17 5770 Yeshiva Derech HaTorah High Schools for Boys (Brooklyn) Rabbi Ben Zion Ungar is the new General … more