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Ashkenazic link to high LDL levels

Doctors are calling on Ashkenazi Jews to take precautions and be aware of a health issue with a genetic link that affects one in 60 Ashkenazi Jews as compared to one in 500 in the general population. more

By Malka Eisenberg | 8/16/12

This past Saturday night, on the first night of Chanukah, the New York and Atlantic Seaboard regions of NCSY worked together to set the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest Menorah lighting at their Winter Regional Shabbaton, with over 1,000 menorahs lit. The Shabbaton and record-setting Menorah lighting were held at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. “Perhaps even greater than setting this record, was the feeling of achdus that enveloped the ballroom as the participants simultaneously lit their Menorahs,” said Carol Rhine, NY NCSY Chief Operating Officer. “It was a memorable moment, which demonstrated that the miracle of Chanukah is not an ancient one, but rather one that occurs and reveals itself in our generation as well.”

On the calendar

Dec 13 -15 Cedarhurst Grand Menorah Lighting Community leaders and dignitaries light the largest Menorah in town. There will be music, hot latkes and gifts for children Andrew J. Parise Park Nightly at 6:00 pm; Friday at 3:00 pm 516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com more

12/13/12

When it’s this hot, caution is required

Everyone should take all possible measures to prevent heat-related illness during the scorching days of summer. more

By Maimonides Medical Center | 7/18/13

Dan Perla speaks at conference on day schools

‘Moving the Needle’: Day schools eye relevance

More than 500 leaders of 110 Jewish day schools and other educational institutions, attended “Moving the Needle: Galvanizing Change in Our Day Schools,” a three-day conference organized by RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network. more

By Edmon J. Rodman, JNS.org | 2/19/14

Targeting terrorists except when they target Jews

The pundits are confused about President Obama’s strategy for fighting terrorism. He seems to say one thing and then a few days later something quite different. As a service to readers of The Jewish Star and the political punditry of America, I will explain the President’s terrorism-fighting strategy, which in his administration seems to be “except when the terrorists are targeting Jews.” more

By Jeff Dunetz | 8/27/14

Taking a stand, by not taking a stand

Sometimes, you have to be willing to take a stand, even if your goal is just to keep standing. I don’t remember what it was that Barak had done that had so angered our sadistic first … more

By Rabbi Binny Freedman | 11/20/14

Tax time: Now or never for realty assessment appeals

While paying real estate taxes may be inevitable, no one should pay more than their fair share. “It’s all about fairness,” said attorney Shalom Maidenbaum, whose Cedarhurst-based … more

By Ed Weintrob | 2/19/15

Rabbis ask your aid in fixing tuition crisis

Week after week, the tuition crisis comes to our attention, front and center. Rabbis, couples, and concerned members of the community call us, email us, and approach us after davening regarding the financial pressures threatening our schools and squeezing our middle class families. more

By Rabbis Shmuel Marcus and Jonathan Morgenstern | 5/14/15

Putting hatred aside to make room for teshuvah

Everyone who is familiar with the story of Ruth knows the Talmudic sentiment (Yevamot 69a, 77a and Ketuvot 7b) that a Moabite female is permitted to join the Jewish people. The Talmud has a classic … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet | 8/27/15

A psalm to comfort our people

The joyous festival of Chanukah is just ten days away and the joyous American feast of Thanksgiving is now upon us. However, these are hardly joyous times; events around us reflect an ever-present … more

By Alan Jay Gerber | 11/24/15