The President-elect once bought a home whose deed prohibited its resale or rental to Jews. He had associations with a number of … more

Though most American olim typically settle in Israel’s Anglo communities such as Beit Shemesh and Raanana, Nefesh B’Nefesh recently launched a new aliyah project to encourage immigrants to move to Israel’s Northern region. … more

When the sun, moon and stars bow By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Bundles of grain and stars bow down to Yosef. What does it all mean? In 37:7 Yosef … more

Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 After we went to press: West Hempstead - A memorial service on Sunday morning, Dec. 21, at 10:00 at the Young Israel of West Hempstead, 630 Hempstead … more

Births Birth of baby boy to Yoel & Esty Doppelt (Jerusalem, Israel) - Dec. 14, 2008 Birth of a baby girl to Rebecca and Ari Schochet (Passaic, NJ) – Dec. 13, 2008. … more

Dual role as YU treasurer and money manager raising questions (UPDATED) By Michael Orbach and Mayer Fertig Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 Let the lawsuits begin. A law … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 It is a shame. A welcome shame, however, that presents a unique opportunity to unite. You see, to the Jew hater, black hat, … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 The pressure is on against a gentleman's club on Rockaway Turnpike with a billboard that leaves little to the imagination about the … more

By Lauren Lillien Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 A few months ago I wrote an article in The Jewish Star discussing the state of shidduchim from my perspective. As a single woman, I … more