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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Issue of Sept. 12, 2008
Dear That’s Life,
Whether or not you want to admit it, at some point or another, you talk to yourself. We all do it –– don’t be ashamed. It’s when you answer …
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Nassau County completes aerial spraying
UPDATE: 4:30a Thursday Sept. 11, 2008 ...
Nassau County has completed aerial spraying for the West Nile virus, according to the county Department of …
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A first-hand account by David Raab
Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber
Issue of Sept. 12, 2008
The year is 1970. Imagine yourself at age 17, experiencing an enjoyable summer in Israel with …
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Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
By Adam Neustadter
Issue of Sept. 12, 2008
Drinking wine and writing this article is usually a win-win situation. I get to drink a wine of my choice and …
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Culminating culinary school
By Lisa Schiffman One of these folks could be the chef at your next simcha.
On Aug. 14, a graduation was held at The Mac Rotunda at Kingsborough Community College …
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Issue of Sept. 12, 2008
Accidents waiting to happen
To the Editor:
I have been meaning to write this for a long time. I can procrastinate no longer. A recent incident that happened in a …
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Horsing around at HAFTR
Photos by Joe Sperber for The Jewish Star
Issue of Sept. 12, 2008
Hundreds of children and adults spent a sunny Sunday afternoon celebrating the start of a new …
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