Remembering A Dear Friend: Rebbetzin Irene Klass, a”h

Posted on: January 2nd, 2012

What is it about a diamond that makes it the most valuable gemstone known to man?

Irene Klass

Posted on: December 8th, 2011

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You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate

Posted on: October 9th, 2011

When you have a child with special needs, whether it be medical or developmental, you are very familiar with signing those lengthy privacy practice information sheets. At some point we don't even bother reading them because we know that once you have a child with special needs, nothing is ever private. Every professional has an opinion. Still, the ultimate decision is up to you.

You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate

Posted on: October 9th, 2011

When you have a child with special needs, whether it be medical or developmental, you are very familiar with signing those lengthy privacy practice information sheets. At some point we don't even bother reading them because we know that once you have a child with special needs, nothing is ever private. Every professional has an opinion. Still, the ultimate decision is up to you.

You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate

Posted on: October 9th, 2011

When you have a child with special needs, whether it be medical or developmental, you are very familiar with signing those lengthy privacy practice information sheets. At some point we don't even bother reading them because we know that once you have a child with special needs, nothing is ever private. Every professional has an opinion. Still, the ultimate decision is up to you.

The Positive Side of Autism: An Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin

Posted on: October 6th, 2011

For many years, autism was considered to be a rare, mysterious and severely disabling condition. But in recent years, due at least in part to a broadening of its medical definition, the incidence of the diagnosis of autism and related disorders has risen to about 1 in every 150 babies born in this country.

Lucky Seniors: Special Genes Allow Some To Smoke, Drink, Eat Junk And Still Live Past 100

Posted on: October 6th, 2011

Old age is terrifying. When people grow old they frequently lose their memories, their ability to move, to take care of themselves, and then they die. Some people are lucky and do not fit this mold; they will live a very long time, not getting sick, living independently, and die peacefully in their 100's. This is all determined by their genes.

The Greatest Act of Tzedaka – A Lifesaving Kidney Donation

Posted on: October 6th, 2011

What was the biggest single donation to Tzedaka (charity) or greatest act of Chesed (personal kindness) in your life? How much of a difference did it really make? Did it change a life? Did it save a life? How do you know for sure?

Remembering Irene Klass

Posted on: March 2nd, 2011

Before leaving on my yearly trip to Israel, I heard the news of the passing of Irene Klass, a"h. Irene Klass was a pillar of strength in emunah, bitachon, and love of mitzvos and the Creator.

Keeping A Watchful Eye On Her Flock

Posted on: December 22nd, 2010

"What's new?" It was a casual question, posed to me by Irene Klass when we met at a Jewish women's lecture during the fall of 1994.