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Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 Without a doubt, the most galling, the most frustrating and the most tragic aspect of the Israeli operation in Gaza is that it should have been completely … more

By Avi Fertig Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 Hamas’s unsurprising cancellation of its loosely defined cease-fire last month brought me back to 1984. I was in the sixth grade. … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 teves 5769 Excuse me if I’m whispering. I just snuck into an emergency meeting of the United Nations … more

A writer explains his obsession with Israel’s war on Hamas By Judah S. Harris Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 I’m back here at my laptop, along with my lunch, starting to … more

By Jewish Star staff Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 Parents who sued Shulamith School for Girls to prevent the sale of the school's Brooklyn campus agreed to postpone an election … more

NYS Supreme Court calls verdict on HAFTR teacher ‘irrational’ By Michael Orbach Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 The New York State Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the … more

After Woodmere accident, evaluating risks posed by aging drivers By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 By the year 2030, people age 65 and older are expected to … more

Weddings Wedding of Susanne Goldstone (Huntington Beach, CA) & Evan Rosenhouse (Dallas, TX/Washington Heights, NY) — Dec. 28, 2008 Engagements Engagement of … more

NYCI Workshop The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) will host a workshop for Young Israel branches and affiliates about applying for the 2009 Non-Profit Homeland Security Grant. The program … more