Triple operation planned in Indianapolis By Mayer Fertig Issue of Oct. 31, 2008 / 2 Cheshvan 5769 He’s a miracle child — the most grievously wounded of the boys who survived … more

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The Jewish Star endorses John McCain Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 With 19 days until Election Day, it is not too soon to say that the 2008 presidential campaign has been fascinating. One … more

Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 Dear That’s Life, It’s our family’s annual tradition to enjoy Rosh Hashana in Brooklyn at my parents’ home in Midwood. We enjoy stuffing ourselves with delicious … more

Incumbent and challenger share their views before Election Day By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 Roy Simon (D-West Hempstead) is running for the New York State Senate, challenging … more

Observant life for U.S. soldiers and marines By Michael Orbach Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 On his first day of basic training Army Specialist Jason Claude experienced what he considers the … more

Group home for adolescents is agency’s fourth in the area By Michael Orbach Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 With the opening of its newest group home, located at 545 Arlington Avenue in … more

By Judah S. Harris “All seven days, one makes his sukkah permanent and his house temporary” (Mishnah Sukkah 28b). The opening line of the last Mishna in the second chapter of the tractate … more

Bring out the cucumbers By Eileen Goltz Issue of Oct. 17, 2008 When it comes to eating lunch during chol hamoed Sukkot, we’re all scrambling for simple meal ideas that don’t … more