A Great Neck man, Dr. Paul Brody, was one of several people who accompanied former Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee to Israel on August 18th and 19th, on a trip organized by Ateret … more

By Jewish Star Staff Issue of August 29, 2008 The last words of Masechet Uksin, the final tractate of the Mishnah, speak of G-d’s desire to cloak the Jewish people in peace. They are … more

Issue of August 29, 2008 Volunteer Holocaust Educators Needed The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is looking to expand its Speakers Bureau and needs … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 29, 2008 Cathy Byrne, M.S. R.N., director of Older Adult Services at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, was the keynote speaker at a conference for social … more

Shul softball players compete but it’s all in fun By Rachel Blady Issue of August 29, 2008 The umpire yells, “Play ball!” A ball ‘thuds’ as it’s caught cleanly in a mitt. A … more

Collaboration between public and private schools to continue By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 29, 2008 Hewlett-Woodmere District 14 is once again working to unite the public and private … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 29, 2008 A lawyer for a group of Shulamith School parents, Robert Tolchin, said Tuesday there has been no response from the school to a second summons to the … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 29, 2008 HAFTR will break ground on a new Torah and Athletic Center on Central Avenue on Sunday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. The building is to go up on the … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 29, 2008 Bnot Shulamith Middle School is excited to welcome 145 girls into grades five through eight this year, a 20 percent increase in enrollment over … more

Machon Hatorah is gearing up for a productive new school year in its three divisions, HAFTR, Rambam Mesivta and Shalhevet. This year, HAFTR plans to restructure its Torah … more