The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 It is not everyday that we witness the utter defeat of tyranny. Nevertheless, next week we will commemorate … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Sometimes the people you encounter in the hours before Passover and the people you share the … more

by Michael Salamon Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 My father is a Holocaust survivor. In some ways I am a typical second-generation person, and in some ways I am very different. Over … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern There is a direct correlation between Obama-Care and the approach the White House is taking towards Israel and the Palestinians. Congress has sent a clear … more

In good health By Dr. Leon Zacharowicz On March 16, Governor David Paterson signed into law the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA). The law may be a lifesaver for some and a death … more

In good health By Ronit Zweig Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 As a professional organizer my clients tell me the most motivating factor in their quest to conquer clutter is the … more

Sign of things to come? By Michael Orbach Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 An innovative but financially struggling Orthodox day school in Los Angeles is shutting down its early … 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 Jewish Star Staff Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Nearly 50,000 Americans — and more than 150,000 students from around the world — have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships since … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of April 9, 2010 / 24 Nissan 5770 The Young Israel of Woodmere began with a phone call in 1955. The call was to Rabbi Binyamin Kamenetzky, then a first grade … more