Today at synagogue an anti-Semitic hate crime shot and killed my friend Lori Gilbert Kaye z”l, age 60. Lori you were a jewel of our community a true Eshet Chayil, a Woman of Valor. You were … more

Issue of Feb. 20, 2009 / 26 Shevat 5769 Cedarhurst - Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Bnei Akiva North America are happy to announce the launching of a new Bnei Akiva chapter in the … more

Back to school guide 2011: local news briefs more

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said on Monday that he believes the Federal Emergency Management Agency should assist houses of worship damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Republican Mangano, seeking re-election next Tuesday, addressed a crowd of Jewish community, synagogue and day school lay leaders at the Orthodox Union’s Manhattan offices. more

As The Jewish Star launches its Travel section, we’re publishing this story from the JNS.org archives, presenting some unexpected Jewish travel notes from years past. The Star will be covering … more

With the situation in Israel on everyone’s mind these days, the hearts and minds of SKA students are focused on tefila and learning and advocating for Israel’s safety and security. … more

Yeshivas unapologetically emphasize religious and ethical instruction. A small number of such schools have been accused … more

Thousands of Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis from around the world assembled last Friday in front of Chabad world headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights for an annual group picture of … more

Dozens of child and parent volunteers assembled and delivered Thanksgiving baskets for needy families, homebound seniors and veterans at a UJA-Federation of New York event in Syosset that was … more

This week’s column is devoted to a review by Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin of “The Spiritual Revolution of Rav Kook” by Rabbi Ari Ze’ev Schwartz (Gefen Publishing House, Jerusalem, … more