In its purest form, the human spirit of inquiry is a holy thing. According to the renowned 12th century Jewish thinker Maimonides, … more

Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 Jewish control over the city of Jerusalem is in grave jeopardy – perhaps as much so now as ever before. The Bush administration is in the throes of its … more

A late endorsement To the Editor: I don’t know if I have been placed under a cheirem or nidui, but I have riled up a well-attended Jewish news group on the Internet, including the … more

By Uriel Heilman (JTA) and Jewish Star staff Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 (Updated 11-12-08) A secular businessman has won Jerusalem’s mayoral elections. A city … more

Childlike Innocence By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 The banishment of Yishmael and Hagar leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth. How could Sarah justify … more

Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 A community program marking the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht took place Nov. 9 at Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst, Rabbi Dovid Spiegel's Shteibel. The … more

Issue of Nov. 14, 2008 / 17 Cheshvan 5769 NCYI to honor female leaders The National Council of Young Israel Women's Division will pay tribute to 12 exemplary women from various Young … more

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By Michael Orbach Issue of Nov. 7, 2008 / 9 Cheshvan 5769 Driving on Rockaway Turnpike toward Brooklyn on Motzei Shabbat, a Cedarhurst woman was surprised to hear her three-year old son pipe … more

Dear That’s Life, Crazy follows me everywhere. On the second night of our family trip to Israel, my husband left the apartment we were renting to take out the garbage –– an annoying but … more