One of the greatest gifts we have in this world is the ability to make choices in our lives. Though sometimes, we might wish we didn’t have to make those choices. Choices. Sometimes obvious, … more

Former US Ambassador to Israel and member of Knesset Michael Oren discussed his vision for the Jewish state’s future — along with a number of disagreeable present realities — at the … more

A few weeks ago, Rivki Lemmer of Brooklyn didn’t know that lab-grown meat existed. Now, after attending a week-long course run through the Orthodox Union, she feels well-versed in the … more

A lot has changed in Israel since Oct. 7, but a lot has also stayed the same. What has changed is exemplified in the actions of the Kalmanzon brothers, members of the religious community of … more

Twenty inspired women from Great Neck recently partnered to create a moving bat mitzvah party in Jerusalem for 22 girls, all victims of terror. The story began with survivors of the Oct. 7 Nova … more

  Exclusive to The Jewish Star online By Mayer Fertig Rescinding an invitation to Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin, and every other political figure who was scheduled … more

By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Jan. 2, 2009 / 6 Teves 5769 While Congress debated an economic stimulus package, and bailouts for Wall Street and the auto industry, a kosher cruise operator, … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 3, 2009 / 9 Nissan 5769 Ask anyone, “What are the commandments one fulfills on the night of the seder?” The numerous negative commandments related to … more

Issue of July 17, 2009 / 25 Tammuz 5769 Dear That’s Life, Several months ago, beyond exhausted after two days of Yom Tov, my four-year-old son, Naftali, was crying because he wanted … more

Private Yosef Salzbank speaks about Jewish life in the army By Michael Orbach Issue of October 30 2009/ 12 Cheshvan 5770 An unusual alumnus returned to HANC High School this past … more