By Michael Orbach Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 It seems the reports of Central Avenue’s commercial decline have been exaggerated. Banana Republic just signed a new lease, … more

By David Rosenberg, MD, FAAP Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 This time of year, a question I get asked very often is, “Should my child get the flu vaccine?” As my patients know … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 Wrap your mind around this concept. Our Sages tell us that genetics is a two-way street. Not only do we contain the genetic … more

After a fire on Nov. 5 destroyed a home and all of its contents in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, HAFTR students mobilized to to help the family of 10 rebuild. Led by Rabbi Steve Moskowitz and his wife … more

By Roy S. Neuberger Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 I believe that we are entering a period of history in which we must be very cautious. During the month of Cheshvan, the flood … more

In its purest form, the human spirit of inquiry is a holy thing. According to the renowned 12th century Jewish thinker Maimonides, … more

Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 Jewish control over the city of Jerusalem is in grave jeopardy – perhaps as much so now as ever before. The Bush administration is in the throes of its … more

A late endorsement To the Editor: I don’t know if I have been placed under a cheirem or nidui, but I have riled up a well-attended Jewish news group on the Internet, including the … more

By Uriel Heilman (JTA) and Jewish Star staff Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 (Updated 11-12-08) A secular businessman has won Jerusalem’s mayoral elections. A city … more

Childlike Innocence By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 The banishment of Yishmael and Hagar leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth. How could Sarah justify … more