Publishing a newspaper that strives to be truthful, fair and compassionate is difficult enough; publishing an Orthodox newspaper that is commited to walking the Halachic straight and narrow is an additional challenge. more

Following Israel’s Operation Protective Edge this summer, Hamas continues to control the Gaza Strip and openly considers any truce with Israel as a time to re-arm for the next conflict. Across Israel’s northern border, Hezbollah has been occupied fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but still poses a danger to the Jewish state. more

International hoop star Tamir Goodman — the “Jewish Jordan” — is leading the Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Camp for boys and girls aged 9 to 17 on Oct. 12 and 13. more

For the last few weeks the exchanges have been the same —”Shanna Tova” (“have a happy and healthy new year”) or my favorite, “gut g’benched yur,” as my grandparents used to say. They were very good at “vinching oon” (“wishing upon you” as in “vinching oon a gut, g’benched yur.” Not many people I know use that last phrase, but one who did was my husband’s parrot. more

The traditional foods we eat during Jewish holidays have been reflecting and celebrating each season since long before “seasonal produce” was even a thought, let alone a “trend.” more

Rides and activities, health screenings, an ice bucket challenge and the unveiling of a new logo highlighted the Back-to-School Community Health Fair hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Hospital more

After a contentious multi-year-long debate on the presence of anti-Israel texts in the public school curriculum of Newton, Mass., a Boston-area suburban city, an independent third party has issued a … more

2002 — The Jewish Star’s front page features a photo of 10-year-old Zachary Thurm about to shlug kaparos at Yeshivat Siach Yitzchak of Far Rockaway. “You’re never to young to … more

Does the “civilized” world have what it takes to defeat the self-declared Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS? more

I will confess that, over the last week, I felt more anxious than I’d anticipated about the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum. I’m a British citizen who has lived in … more