By Chananya Weissman
Issue of August 15, 2008
This year, Shabbos Nachamu coincides with Tu B'Av, which is interesting when you consider how the two events have evolved.
Shabbos Nachamu is …
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Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936 by Dr. David Clay Large
Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of August 15, 2008
The Olympic Games in Communist-ruled China are nearly half over. Much has …
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Construction nears completion for Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere
by Yaffi Spodek
Issue of August 15, 2008
The Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere will move into a newly renovated …
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Advice worth following
By David Seidemann
Issue of August 15, 2008
I'm not sure which is worse - giving advice when you're not asked to or failing to ask advice when one could really …
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How to keep kosher in a healthy way
By Chana Billet
Issue of August 15, 2008
Shabbat dinner at the home of Chana Rubin is a mouth-watering event. But, instead of carbohydrate-rich …
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Camp or dorm poses increased risk for deadly disease
By Malka Eisenberg
Issue of August 15, 2008
About 10 out of every 100 victims of bacterial meningitis will not survive the …
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Op-Ed
By Sara and Azriel Ganz
Issue of August 15, 2008
As long-time foster parents, we read last week's Jewish Star article, "Adopting Shmuel" (August 8, 2008) with great interest. While …
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Local students conduct research at Einstein
By Rachel Blady
Issue of August 15, 2008
Batya Matla Herzberg of Woodmere and David Pinn of Lawrence are conducting research in a laboratory at …
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By Michael Orbach
Issue of August 15, 2008
"To a conservative like me, every Jew should be a conservative," Mike Gallagher said, in a phone interview with The Jewish Star. "Liberals are …
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Airline cites fuel costs as reason for cancellation
By Jewish Star staff
Issue of August 15, 2008
Israir Airlines will suspend flights to the United States effective Sept. 13. The …
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