Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Woodmere - The Young Israel of Woodmere and the National Council of Young Israel will present a lecture for singles entitled "For Singles Beginning the … more

I'm thinking by Micah D.  Halpern Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 As a rule I have no sympathy for politicians. I respect the positions they hold and the mantles of leadership they … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Somewhere in my basement is a mildewed box with a copy of every speech I gave as a rabbi years … more

Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Joe Wilson’s not embarrassing? To the Editor: In your Editorial of December 11th, “Losing the right to be Right,” you denounce present-day … more

Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 On Sunday, the Senate passed a massive $1.1 trillion spending package. It encompassed a half dozen other pieces of legislation that stood no chance of passage … more

Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Engagements Engagement of Tzvi Satt (Far Rockaway, NY) & Chaya Rochel Weinstock (Brooklyn, NY) — Dec. 14, 2009 Engagement … more

Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770Dear That’s Life, I told a salesperson in a store today that I was cheap. “No,” she said, “You’re thrifty.” I shook my head. “Nope,” I … more

By The Jewish Star Staff Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 Twenty students from Yeshiva University High Schools will be spending their winter break in school. But not in … more

Parshat Miketz by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 On the eve of his birthday the Egyptian monarch has two dreams that vex and try his sanity. “In the morning he … more

New outlook after job loss By Elliot Lazarus Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 My arrival in Israel came about through an ironic convergence of difficult circumstances and fantasy. … more