Debunking myths about Orthodoxy By Allison Josephs Issue of August 22, 2008 Old-fashioned, extreme, closed-minded, sexist, dirty and ignorant. These are some of the words that used to … more

Loving the ‘ger’ By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of August 22, 2008 The Torah commands us to love three entities: G-d, our neighbor, and the “ger.” The term “ger” is usually … more

Issue of August 22, 2008 Dear That’s Life, A New Tisha B’Av Lamentation, as heard on Central Avenue: To give my daughter and son-in law an opportunity to rest on Tisha B’Av, I took my … more

Nazism, communism and the Olympics King Of The Road: From Bergen Belsen to the Olympic Games by Dr. Shaul Ladany Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of August 22, 2008 By the time … more

Going for the gold By David Seidemann Issue of August 22, 2008 Once every two years, the nations of the world are supposed to lay down their arms, cease all military conflicts, and … more

Issue of August 22, 2008 East Meadow - The Suburban Park Jewish Center will host an open house for prospective members on Sunday, August 24, from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Come meet the rabbi, cantor … more

Like an amusement park barker inviting passers-by to step right up and throw balls at some unfortunate’s head … more

The story of a local woman’s journey to Judaism By Michael Orbach Issue of August 22, 2008 Sitting across from Daniella Saffiato, a pretty brunette with a bewitching smile, whose … more

A Jewish Star Editorial Issue of August 22, 2008 Proper chinuch can be all about striking just the right balance — as much about not saying the wrong things as it is about saying the right … more

"Friendly" conversation with owner not a job action, Kashrus supervisor says EXCLUSIVE to The Jewish Star online- August 20, 2008 By Mayer Fertig Rabbi Menachem Meir Weissmandl, who … more