Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 Dear That's Life, We were reading and relaxing; it was Shabbat after all, and I suddenly thought I heard bagpipes in the distance. I asked my husband if he … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/  3 Elul 5770 In this tough economy, workers with transferable skills hold a certain advantage over people with more specialized training and experience. That’s why it … more

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By The Jewish Star staff Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul, 5770 Camp Dora Golding has had a sister camp for girls, Camp Dina, for 20 years, but this summer, like last, a third camp was … more

by Micah Halpern Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul, 5770 Bahai is more than a beautifully manicured garden attached to a Center in Haifa. Bahai Faith is a religion. In Israel, the Bahai Faith … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 By Sandy Eller It is a scene that is repeated over and over again in Orthodox Jewish households in America. Sifting through the mail, you catch sight of … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 By Miriam Bradman Abrahams Recently while visiting Israel, my family and I were able to squeeze in some priceless moments as tourists. Our stop in … more

Ask Aviva By Aviva Rizel Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 Dear Aviva, Recently I went out with a guy and we really hit it off. On the third date, I found out that he is dating … more

Parshat Shoftim by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 I’ve always marveled at the notion that Jewish men or women do not need to get any education beyond a Torah … more

By Masada Siegel Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul, 5770 Ireland is the land of fairies, folklore and haunted castles. Influential writers and poets from W.B. Yeats to James Joyce found their … more