Issue of Dec. 26, 2008 / 29 Kislev 5769
Angry about vote manipulation
To the Editor:
Shame on O.U. Senior Vice President David Luchins for manipulating the voting process at the …
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12/23/08
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As seen though the eyes of the (mostly) liberal Jewish media
By David Benkof
Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769
This year saw many significant Jewish events, but which …
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12/17/08
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Almost certainly the most entertaining recipe you'll ever follow
By Aaron B. Cohen
Issue of Dec. 22, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769
Hockey puck, slider, spud muffin, grease sponge, glue …
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12/17/08
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By Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769
With Chanukah just around the corner,I bring you three more books for your reading pleasure. Each one is of a distinct literary …
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12/17/08
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Walking that extra mile
By David Seidemann
Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769
In Jewish law and lore, Gematria, or numerology, forms an entire sphere of learning and lessons. …
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12/17/08
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The President-elect once bought a home whose deed prohibited its resale or rental to Jews. He had associations with a number of …
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By Rabbi Avi Shafran
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12/17/08
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When the sun, moon and stars bow
By Rabbi Avi Billet
Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769
Bundles of grain and stars bow down to Yosef. What does it all mean?
In 37:7 Yosef …
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12/17/08
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By David Seidemann
Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769
It is a shame. A welcome shame, however, that presents a unique opportunity to unite. You see, to the Jew hater, black hat, …
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12/10/08
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By Lauren Lillien
Issue of Dec. 12, 2008 / 15 Kislev 5769
A few months ago I wrote an article in The Jewish Star discussing the state of shidduchim from my perspective. As a single woman, I …
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12/10/08
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A New York tabloid recently mocked the Bush White House. No news there; ‘tis the season, so to speak. The fodder for this …
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By Rabbi Avi Shafran
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12/10/08
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