Issue of March 20, 2009 / 24 Adar 5769 Tomchei Shabbos gift To the Editor: My friend told me that her husband gives a shiur every morning in Lawrence. On Friday morning, a man walked in … more

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By Mayer Fertig Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Levi Zahn a”h, a husband and father of three daughters and a son, passed away Sunday morning after a fall down a flight of stairs in … more

Flyers, meeting seek support against Bnot Shulamith move By Michael Orbach Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 A flyer recently found stapled to utility poles and placed inside grocery … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Two local organizations, CAHAL and TOVA, will be combining operations immediately to cut costs and raise funds to continue to serve the … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Like many other charity organizations, Tomchei Shabbos –– which provides weekly food packages to needy local families –– is … more

Local entrepreneurs create new Web sites By Yaffi Spodek Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Despite the downward spiral of the economy, one growing industry seems to be web sites … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 Lawrence Schiffman is happy to have his name back. The Great Neck resident, chair of New York University’s Skirball Department … more

Travelers who already booked could still realize savings By Jewish Star staff Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 With so many Americans facing new financial concerns, the number of … more

Issue of March 13, 2009 / 17 Adar 5769 President Obama rode into office on a wave of concern about America’s economic future. He promised change and so far Americans seem to like what … more