Issue of  Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Dear That’s Life, So you think it’s easy being Miriam Wallach in this neighborhood? Not when you’re consistently mistaken for Miriam L. Wallach, … more

A New York tabloid recently mocked the Bush White House. No news there; ‘tis the season, so to speak. The fodder for this … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 No, that wasn’t just a nip in the air; it’s really cold outside, which means Chanukah is just around the corner. In addition … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 The downward spiraling economy means many families won’t have the luxury of packing up and boarding a flight across the country for … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Travelers can visit Israel in style this summer aboard a luxury cruise ship, as part of summer vacation packages being offered by … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Seen in satellite photos taken at night, the African continent is dark. While Europe, Asia, and the Americas glitter like jewels, … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 El Al, which celebrated 2008 as its 60th year, began almost by accident. In September 1948, Israel’s new government wanted a … more

By Michael Orbach Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Sad to say, you can get tired of Ben Yehuda after a while. Ditto for Café Rimon, Fro-yo and Rechov Yaffo. If you agree with this … more

The wonders of the Negev By Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Most of our friends who are lucky enough to spend the chagim in Israel choose Jerusalem as … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 I can’t get the Holtzbergs out of my head. Not just because their images are all over the news and on every Jewish web site … more