In 2005, Steve Jobs delivered the commencement address at Stanford University. In it, he described how he had started Apple in a garage at age 20, and after ten years of hard work, built it into … more

There are many intricate rules concerning the construction of a succah that are presented in the Gemara and codified by the poskim. Rav Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch, states in Orech … more

What an extraordinary way to the Book of books, with Moses seeing the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, tantalizingly near yet so far away that he knows he will never reach it in his lifetime. The … more

Over two-days, beginning on Sept. 29, 1941, almost the entire Jewish community of Kyiv was wiped out at a ravine on the outskirts of the city known as Babyn Yar (also referred to as Babi Yar). The … more

In many ways, Chavie and Chaim Bruk are the archetype of Chabad emissaries. The couple live in Montana, one of only a handful of observant Jewish families in the state. Pre-pandemic, they used to … more

In the world of politics, celebrity and name recognition is priceless, so in that sense, Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is among the richest members of Congress. In two years, the freshman went … more

The Jewish Star is looking for a journalist qualified to serve as editor of this newspaper, a rare opportunity to lead a quality publication within the Orthodox community. While newspapers around … more

SKA tenth graders walked to a pond near the school in Hewlett Bay Park and said Tashlich during aseret y’mey t’shuva … more

With permission from Rabbi Glatt I am sharing this. I sent Rabbi Glatt this message right after Shabbat. ___________________ Dear Rabbi Glatt, I want to apologize and ask for mechilah … more

Despite the adoration of your cult following, there is a huge segment of the community that is extremely disappointed in you. And while you have used your platform to send out weekly updates for over 6 months … more