By Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 The news bulletin was disappointing to say the least. Tipped off by my internet home page, I ran to the remote to punch in CNN. Daytime TV … more

Occam’s Razor requires us to explain a fact or set of facts in the least complicated way. … more

Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 In a frenzied political season there may be just two kinds of people. No, not Democrats and Republicans. We’re referring to the kinds of people who forward an … more

Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Right on the money To the Editor: The current issue of “The Jewish Star” is a standout (Sept. 12, 2008). I have enjoyed Rabbi Weissman’s columns and find … more

Thirteenth person diagnosed Monday Jewish Star Staff report Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 The Nassau County Department of Health reported another confirmed case of the deadly West Nile virus … more

Initiative aims to assist bone marrow recipients By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 A campaign to encourage expectant mothers to donate cord blood on the day of delivery is … more

Medical ethics conference highlights “End of Life” challenges By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept.19, 2008 Close to 300 people attended the third annual Medical Ethics conference at … more

Sanitary District One recently offered in-school programs on recycling. A commissioner poses with students from two different schools, with a district garbage truck as a backdrop. more

By Meir Breuer Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 I will always remember being overwhelmed as a Yeshiva day school student. Another thing I clearly remember is the outlet I chose to help me cope. It … more

Dov Hikind will name new leader to task force on abuse By Michael Orbach Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind pledges to press on with an effort to end child … more