By Mayer Fertig Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 After waiting several long months for final sign-offs by health and building inspectors, the Five Town’s fourth full-service … more

Susie Fishbein's latest: Kosher by Design Lightens UpSusie Fishbein’s newest cookbook Reviewed by Miriam L. Wallach Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 It’s safe to say that no one … more

The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 To review a movie documentary of a great rav and poseik is a … more

Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Dear That’s Life, I must admit there are times I have wondered about the after world — about heaven and, well, about the alternate destination. I … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Time elapsed is not always time measured. In the criminal justice system one can be sentenced for multiple crimes to either … more

By Robin Daar, R.N., LCSW Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Your children have seen you do it many times. You take a plastic card from your wallet and magically get money from the ATM. … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Chanukah’s coming, which must mean the clowns are packing for Israel again. In a few weeks the mostly teenaged medical clowns … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Lawrence school board hopes to avoid tax increase Governor David Paterson’s proposed cuts in state aid to schools would mean a … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Nov. 28, 2008 / 1 Kislev 5769 Sometimes a new point we’ve perhaps never considered becomes apparent and leaves us wondering: save for Rachel and Leah — who … more

Taking action On Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Legislator Jeff Toback and New York City Councilman Jim Sanders will host a meeting at the White Shul, 728 Empire Road in Far Rockaway, to discuss a … more