The new Mercaz Academy in Plainview has announced the appointment of. Karen Leeper as assistant principal for general studies. She will work … more

There is a mystery at the heart of the biblical story of Abraham, and it has immense implications for our understanding of Judaism. Who was Abraham and why was he chosen? The answer is far … more

The Torah sometimes says something of fundamental importance in what seems like a minor and incidental comment. There is a fine example of this near the beginning of this parsha. In last … more

It was 1943 in German-occupied Greece. The little girl with the curly blonde hair at the church on the outskirts of Athens was at the center of the Nazis’ attention. Reminded of their children … more

Did you ever think, “It’s just too hot to eat?” I remember many such days when all my kids wanted was ice cream or popsicles for dinner. Can I confess that once or twice I gave in? … more

Written on Erev Shabbat, last Friday. It has been a week since the war started, and I feel a need to write. I am not a writer. I don’t even know who I will send this to. I am, … more

The Biden administration is working assiduously to block Israel from defeating Hamas or contending coherently or effectively with the growing existential threats it faces from Iran and Iran’s … more

O ur parasha begins with Moshe Rabbeinu gathering the entire Jewish people before him, at which point we would expect some sort of listing of “the things that Hashem commanded to make.” … more

By Malka Eisenberg Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 [UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, a day after The Jewish Star's press deadline, the Nassau County Department of Health announced larvacide spraying … more

The wonders of the Negev By Miriam Bradman Abrahams Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769 Most of our friends who are lucky enough to spend the chagim in Israel choose Jerusalem as … more