The ancient blood libel — “Jews are poisoners,” used to stoke anti-Semitic violence through the ages, from the Black Death to tainted wells — has reappeared. This time, it … more

This letter was written by Sidney H. Krimsky, a resident of West Hempstead, in response to last week’s column by Jonathan S. Tobin that was titled, “Ignore Jonathan Pollard’s … more

The children in this photospread, featured on page 1 of The Jewish Star, radiate the spirit of Pesach as the holiday draws near. more

HAFTR’s fourth-grade artists experienced a celebration to remember — the annual Evening of the Arts, a culmination of a year-long study of music and the visual arts. The Washington … more

All HAFTR grades participated in an Advisory meeting focused on the topic of empathy. Drawing upon the work of Brené Brown, students learned that empathy consists of perspective taking, … more

Students at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls chose from among 18 Pesach preparatory sessions given by SKA faculty members on topics that included Searching for Chametz Within Outselves, … more

The Shulamith family said tzeitchem l’Shalom to Emma and Rina Rosenberg who made aliyah with their family last week. During a farewell party, Rina, grade 6, and Emma, grade 8, were … more

HAFTR Middle School celebrated one of our most exciting days of the year — Pi Approximation Day! Sixth graders measured the circumference and diameters of black-and-white cookies. They … more

In preparation for their art show, HAFTR fourth graders created their own masterpieces with artist Rabbi Yitzchok Moully. Inspired by the art of Andy Warhol, Rabbi Moully shared his vision of … more

“Ambucycles” looking like something Batman might ride routinely race to the scene of medical emergencies across Israel, helping more than 6,000 United Hatzalah volunteers of all religious … more