One of the most compelling factors to ponder when considering the veracity of Jewish religious tradition is something … more

Young Israel of Woodmere hosts Senate Majority Leader; community leaders Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 more

By Jacqueline Vinar Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 My earliest memories of the mountains were the Catskills where I summered with my parents as a child year after year at one bungalow colony or … more

  Exclusive to The Jewish Star online By Mayer Fertig Rescinding an invitation to Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin, and every other political figure who was scheduled … more

The unique story of Chari Pere By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 This week’s Kosher Bookworm will take on a lighter tone before we progress to the serious aspects of … more

Healthy after-school snacks By Eileen Goltz Issue of  Sept. 19, 2008 With childhood obesity a major health concern across the nation, hearing “I’m hungry. What can I have to eat?” … more

Rabbinical students gain practical experience in local shul By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Three students from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) of Yeshiva … more

Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Dear That’s Life, We have a minyan in a local Rav’s house every Friday night in Cedarhurst. Just a few weeks ago, while we were davening Kabbalat Shabbat, it … more

Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Lawrence - Congregation Beth Sholom will host a Selichot forum on Saturday Night, September 20 at 10:30 p.m., "What Jewish PARENTS Need to Know About Their Kids," … more

Heads we win, tails we lose By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 When my oldest child began to talk, she was two months shy of her second birthday. It occurred to me that I could … more