In the days since the massacre of 49 people and the wounding of hundreds more by an Islamist gunman at a nightclub in Orlando, America’s political leadership has sounded more discordant than … more

We appreciate the many kind words received regarding recent improvements to The Jewish Star. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our staff. These career-propelling positions offer competitive … more

In less than a week, deadly shooting sprees at the hands of gunmen affiliated with Islamic terror movements rocked Orlando and Tel Aviv. In America, the deadliest mass-murder attack since Sept. 11, … more

After Newtown, the collective grief was overwhelming, I couldn’t bear to write about it. What, really, could one say about a massacre of little school children? At the time, I thought, after … more

A German court has sentenced 94-year-old Reinhold Hanning, a former Nazi, to five years in prison for being an accessory to the murder of 170,000 Jews between January 1942 and June 1944, when he … more

Ateret Cohanim celebrated “Rebuilding the Heart of Jerusalem for 37 Years,” at Terrace on the Park on May 31. Pictured, from right (holding awards): Great Neck residents Drs. Bill and … more

Rabbinical experience comes in many shades and sizes. Recently two distinguished rabbis, each with a direct connection to our Five Towns community, penned essays dealing with the challenges faced by … more

HAIFA — Leading researchers, healthcare professionals and supporters gathered at the Rambam Health Care Campus for its annual healthcare summit recently where they showcased some of the most … more

A year ago, the world of Jewish academia suffered an irreplaceable loss with the passing of Prof. Robert Wistrich, the head of the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of … more

The June 8 terrorist massacre in Tel Aviv exposed all five of the major myths that cloud discussions of Israel and the Palestinians. Myth #1: “The problem is the settlements” This … more