By Tova Ross Issue of May 29, 2009 / 6 Sivan 5769 In many households the economic downturn has meant curtailing luxuries –– eating out, for instance –– or even downsizing a home, but … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of May 29, 2009 / 6 Sivan 5769 The fate of Israeli MIA Gilad Shalit will be front and center at the Salute to Israel parade this Sunday and at the concert at the Central … more

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By Yaffi Spodek Special to the web / Posted May 20, 2009 / Iyar 27 5769 A girl has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls … more

Kaufman, Feldhamer in District 15; budgets pass in Districts 14 and 15 Staff report for www.thejewishstar.com Posted May 20, 2009 / 26 Iyar 5769 An unofficial tally of votes cast in … more

Varied support for new ethical seal By Michael Orbach Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 At Café Nana, a quaint, privately owned restaurant in the Columbia University Hillel, a new … more

A behind-the-scenes look at New York’s annual Salute to Israel By Yaffi Spodek Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 Months of intensive planning are often required to organize a … more

Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 The 16th Annual Israel Day Concert will be held on May 31 at Central Park’s Summer Stage, following the Salute to Israel parade. The concert is … more

Announcement made at special ed school's annual community fair Staff Report Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 At their annual fair in Cedarhurst Park on Sunday, Kulanu announced that it … more

By Azriel Ganz Issue of May 22, 2009 / 28 Iyar 5769 A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from our lawyer asking if Tuesday, May 12, would work for the finalization of the adoption of our … more