It was finally the day. After over a year of training, I was finally about to get my bars and join the family of IDF officers. My parents had flown in from the US for the occasion, along with my … more

By the time Yaakov dies at age 147, in parashat Vayechi , his sons range in age from 62 (Reuven) to 56 (Yosef, Zevulun, and possibly Asher), to around 48 (Binyamin). As we know how old Yosef is … more

The covers of The Jewish Star tell the story of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. Over covers from October 2023 thru December 2024 are published in this week's print edition in a 4-page pull-out section. In the new year, The Jewish Star remains committed to delivering honest reporting that is Torah-true. more

At almost every stage of the fraught encounter between Joseph and his family in Egypt, Joseph weeps. There are seven scenes of tears: 1. When the brothers came before him in Egypt for the first … more

Statistics show that between 66 percent and 75 percent of the new year resolutions we make have to do with food, diet and fitness. Sadly, by the end of January, 77 percent of people who made … more

Mass killings in the United States tend to provoke very different kinds of reactions from the liberal political and media establishment. Attacks that can be linked, however tenuous or unlikely, … more

The last 15 months have been a tragedy for the individual and a triumph for the collective. History is rife with examples of this dichotomy. The tragedy of Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing … more

As we begin the new year, it’s important to reflect on not just all we have to be thankful for, but on those who still need our support — including the people of Ukraine who are nearing … more

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his stern warning regarding American hostages held by Hamas, telling a podcaster that there will be “hell to pay” if they are not released by … more