This seat is taken By Michael Orbach Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 It was 1961 when the school board in West Hempstead decided that children who lived three-quarters of a mile or less … more

By Sergey Kadinsky Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar 5770 For five long years, the congregation of Agudah of the Five Towns sat in a trailer on the busy corner of Cedarhurst Ave. and Peninsula Blvd. … more

Still dangerous By Michael Orbach May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 A second child victim has come forward to accuse Michael Sabo, an Orthodox man from Flatbush, of sexual abuse. Sabo, who had … more

Row B By Dr. Jay Silverstein Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 It is a great privilege to be welcomed by this publication and share my thoughts with its distinguished readership. I value … more

Row A By Dr. David Sussman Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 There is a perfect storm about to hit the Lawrence School District. This time you have the chance to divert its damages. Three … more

By Zecharia Mehler Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 When I was first given the go ahead to begin work as the Jewish Star’s restaurant critic I found myself struggling to pick a … more

Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 All questions are real. Identifying details have been changed to preserve anonymity. Dear Aviva, I am 42 years old and am trying to get back together with my … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 I hold no affinity for the feline or canine species. Accordingly, the incessant requests from my kids … more

Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 The worldwide statistics regarding damage caused by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland are mind-boggling. The number of air travelers whose plans were disrupted … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar 5770 Ahmadinejad is not a lunatic. He is not crazy. He is not insane. He is not a madman driven by hatred. Ahmadinejad is a … more