The phrase justice is blind has been interpreted throughout the ages in a variety of ways. None so literal for me as the story I’m about to tell. I had been practicing for only a few months some 20 … more

By Zechariah Mehler Like any other medium food can be art. The chef is an artist, forming a harmonious amalgam of components to create flavors that excite the palate. Thanks to the growing number … more

What are the halachos (laws) of Jewish prayer? This is the topic of a new book jointly published by Yeshivat Hat Eztion, the Orthodox Union and Ktav Publishing. Titled, “Hilchot Tefillah: A … more

I looked forward to the championship game for weeks. I was an athlete growing up and I still enjoy physical activity, but much to my husband’s dismay, I have never appreciated the role of spectator … more

Before the plagues begin the Torah takes a brief detour to tell us the lineage of the tribes of Reuven, Shimon and Levi, in order to get to Moshe and Aharon. Now that we understand the context of our … more

In the space of one day, over 5,000 people clicked on The Jewish Star’s website to read about how the Five Towns and Far Rockaway Jewish community helped stranded El Al passengers at JFK airport. … more

Last week we were informed that we can no longer visit Vosizneias.com whose tag line is “The Voice of the Orthodox Jewish Community” and is a website devoted to bringing news, albeit in a … more

Dear Aviva, My husband and I are Modern Orthodox and we raised our children in the same vein. Our son came back from his year in Israel this past summer and he is a different person. Aside from … more

Not too many people enjoy football as much as I do and this time of year is any football lovers’ paradise. Almost every day there is a college post-season game and the National Football League … more

“I’m in a New York state of mind.” — Billy Joel I walked through Penn Station and the usually hurried crowd seemed to be walking in a deliberate and cautious manner, as if being lead … more