Heads we win, tails we lose By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 When my oldest child began to talk, she was two months shy of her second birthday. It occurred to me that I could … more

Occam’s Razor requires us to explain a fact or set of facts in the least complicated way. … more

Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Right on the money To the Editor: The current issue of “The Jewish Star” is a standout (Sept. 12, 2008). I have enjoyed Rabbi Weissman’s columns and find … more

By Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky Issue of Sept. 19, 2008 Major League Baseball recently decided that it will allow the use of instant replay technology. Despite the fact that football, hockey … more

By Chananya Weissman Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 I choose my topics carefully. After all, there is no need to present an exhaustive catalogue of the madness that one encounters or breathlessly … more

A call to abolish the tradition of bridesmaid dresses By Sari Nossbaum Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Traditionally, being a bridesmaid is considered an honor; it is a gesture to signify … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Most hurricanes blow in from the southeast. This one blew in from the northwest –– Alaska to be precise. “Hurricane Sarah” took the stage … more

Notes from a working mom Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Relating to the theme of this week’s paper, simcha celebrations, I’d like to share my experiences as the wife of a magician. When your … more

By Matis Friedman Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Recently I picked up some new suits from being checked for Shatnez (wool and linen interwoven) and came away with quite a story. When dropping … more

Not being ‘cross’ By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Chapter 22 has a unique list of seemingly random commandments: You may not forego returning a lost object you come … more