Like an amusement park barker inviting passers-by to step right up and throw balls at some unfortunate’s head … more

The story of a local woman’s journey to Judaism By Michael Orbach Issue of August 22, 2008 Sitting across from Daniella Saffiato, a pretty brunette with a bewitching smile, whose … more

A Jewish Star Editorial Issue of August 22, 2008 Proper chinuch can be all about striking just the right balance — as much about not saying the wrong things as it is about saying the right … more

"Friendly" conversation with owner not a job action, Kashrus supervisor says EXCLUSIVE to The Jewish Star online- August 20, 2008 By Mayer Fertig Rabbi Menachem Meir Weissmandl, who … more

War between Russia and its former republic creates turmoil for families in Gori By Dov Winston Issue of August 15, 2008 At least 1,000 Jews fled the former Soviet republic of Georgia … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of August 15, 2008 The Beth Din of America set a Friday deadline for Shulamith School for Girls to respond to a second hazmana to a din torah. A group of parents … more

Issue of August 15, 2008 We must be missing something. Federal and state law enforcement is investigating the Rubashkin plant in Postville, Iowa a half dozen different ways, with the most … more

Campers integrate chesed into a fun-filled summer By Yaffi Spodek Issue of August 15, 2008 Camp Morasha held a bake sale last Friday, raising $228 for the Zev Wolff Fund, which is a … more

By Chananya Weissman Issue of August 15, 2008 This year, Shabbos Nachamu coincides with Tu B'Av, which is interesting when you consider how the two events have evolved. Shabbos Nachamu is … more

Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936 by Dr. David Clay Large Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 15, 2008 The Olympic Games in Communist-ruled China are nearly half over. Much has … more