In anticipation of the new Daf Yomi cycle that began this week, “Chizuk Shmuel: Mussar and Hashkafic Insights Tied to the Daf Yomi Cycle,” a new English commentary on the first two … more

Was the machete attack at Rabbi Chaim Rottenburg’s home in Monsey, NY wake-up call enough? Are liberal American Jews ready to accept the truth about anti-Semitism in America? Following … more

The 2010s saw chickpeas rise to fame. The king of chickpea dishes, hummus, turned from a hippy health food to a fridge staple. This was great in terms of accessibility, but not so great for … more

It is definitely winter. I can tell. My hands are always cold and my lips are always chapped. Winter is the time for hunkering down and eating hearty foods, like wintery thick soups, stews … more

As an Orthodox Jew, Aryeh Rov had little interest in this port city’s rich and vibrant bar scene. For one thing, most drinks served in Odessa’s bars are not … more

The last two festivals to be added to the Jewish calendar prior to modern times — Purim and Chanukah — are both about anti-Semitism. There is one obvious difference between them: … more

All five members of the Long Island congressional delegation — 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats — were joined on Friday by two state legislators, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Police … more

I am grateful to Hashem for the privilege of editing The Jewish Star for communities filled with exceptional people who are devoted to the entirety of klal Yisroel, where the community norm is for … more

An estimated 25,000 marchers — including many from Long Island — assembled in Manhattan’s Foley Square Sunday morning, flooding the Brooklyn Bridge for hours as they crossed into Brooklyn amid chants of “No Hate, No Fear.” … more

The Five Towns voiced solidarity with the Jewish community in Monsey this week, following Saturday evening’s knife assault at a Chanukah party in the Rockland County hamlet. Local … more