Dr. Warren Goldstein, South Africa’s chief rabbi, delivered this prayer at the internationally televised memorial service for Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium. G-d and King, who is full of compassion, G-d of the spirits of all flesh, in whose hands are the souls of the living and the dead, receive, we beseech You, in Your great loving kindness, the soul of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who has been gathered unto his people. more

Happenings at Shulamith, Shalhevet, Rambam and Kulanu on the Jewish Star's schools page. more

A few weeks ago, while driving my husband Jerry to the Valley Stream Station (after he managed to saunter and putter around, thereby missing the Woodmere train), I found myself stuck at a light at the intersection of Mill Road and Sunrise Highway. more

As a follow-up to last week’s essay on music and its role in our faith’s observances, consider the following sent to me this week by one of Israel’s leading theologians, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo, entitled, “The Divine Word Is Deadly, Only A Melody Can Rescue It.” more

Juniors, seniors, and the HANC High School Israel Advocacy Committee heard author Yossi Klein Halevi speak about Israel and his book, “Like Dreamers,” the story of seven paratroopers … more

The president of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, recalled on Monday that the attempt to reestablish an Islamic Caliphate should not be discounted as unachievable … more

Hundreds of parents and children from Jewish, Catholic, Muslim and other non-public schools joined on the steps of New York City Hall with dozens of City Council members on Wednesday to demonstrate … more

A tiny, wireless pacemaker could offer some heart patients a surgery-free alternative to the traditional devices, a new study says.  Unlike traditional pacemakers — which need a … more

It seems the entire world is reeling from the heinous terror attacks in Paris. Paris. The City of Light. Of beautiful romance. Culture. And culinary delights. And so, the entire world mourns with … more

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