In recent weeks, The Jewish Star has reported on upcoming Shabbos Project activities in the Five Towns. Here, we are presenting a report on Shabbos Project around the world. more

As their children watched, Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin were murdered by a Palestinian terrorist on Oct. 1 in an early salvo in the current spurt of anti-Jewish violence. Rabbi Henkin’s … more

When we think of Noach we tend to envision a flood and a world covered with water. However, in the historical sense, the biblical saga of Noach is transcended by a short listing of mitzvo that, if observed properly, can properly define the civilizational quality of our world. more

It has been an exciting start to the new school year. For the first time, the high school of HAFTR (the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway) had a Big Read program, with freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors — along with many faculty members — all reading the novel “Exodus” by Leon Uris. more

A new program at the Lower School of the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway is teaching fourth and fifth graders to go beyond not being a bully. The “Upstander” program asks HAFTR students to be an “Upstander — someone who, unlike a bystander, stands up to bullying,” said the school’s psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Yedlin, who developed the program. more

Every so often a book hits the shelves that changes the conversation. In his captivating new book, “Succos Inspired: Discovering Depth, Joy & Meaning,” Rabbi Moshe Gersht manages to … more

HANC’s senior class convened its first Senior Leadership Summit on Sept. 18. The day began with a scavenger hunt at Roosevelt Field Mall. The class was split into teams and went around the … more

The next district attorney of Nassau County will be chosen in the marquee race on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Will Madeline Singas lose “acting” from her title and become the … more

This summer I reread one of my favorite Israeli authors, S.Y. Agnon. Of course, in order to receive the full delight and experience of this Nobel Laureate’s writing, you need to read him in the … more

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and a leading expert at Maimonides Medical Center in Boro Park offers guidance to men concerned with this serious disease. Prostate cancer is the second … more