Interesting Polish Jewish Web Sites

I am often asked, "Where do you get all the information that you write about in your weekly column?"

The Life Of A Well Spouse

One question that comes up repeatedly when talking about the lives of well spouses is, "Why do they stay in the marriage?"

Survivor Park In Lodz

The city of Lodz had once been the second largest Jewish community in all of Poland.

The Importance Of A Medical List

A man passes out in the street. A woman is in an accident. A senior suffers a heart attack.

Relics and Restoration

As of December 4, 2006, an exhibition recapitulating the international project, "Do Not be Afraid to Know Me" is being presented in the Opole town hall.

The Importance Of A Caring Touch

Imagine for a moment what it feels like to have raised your children, lost your spouse, and all your relatives (including your immediate family) live in a different state.

The Jewish King Of Poland

Saul Wahl's story is one of the most intriguing of all the legendary stories concerning Polish Jewry.

Avenue M, Brooklyn

Question: Jonathan Pollard is serving his 22nd year in prison for espionage. Do you think his actions warranted a life sentence?

Chanukah In Poland

The Polish Jewish community held its first public menorah-lighting ceremony Sunday evening, the third night of Chanukah.

Some Guidelines for Visitation (Part 4)

In the last three articles I have been sharing some ideas for visitation of the sick that were suggested to me by the chronically ill and their spouses.

Some Guidelines For Visitation (Part 3)

The first two suggestions I received from people who were chronically ill, hospitalized, in nursing homes or just out of the hospital, were to keep your visits short and not ask questions or make comments that were invasive about the illness.

‘Give Me Your Children’: Voices From The Lodz Ghetto

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum opened an exhibit last week remembering the children of the Lodz Ghetto.

Some Guidelines For Visitation (Part 2)

Last week, I started providing feedback on how to visit the sick or chronically ill.

Wysokie Mazowiecie

Recently the Jewish cemetery at Wysokie Mazowiecie held a ceremony marking the first stage of its restoration project.

Some Guidelines For Visitation (Part 1)

We are taught that visiting the sick takes away a great deal of their pain.

Manhattan

Question: Should Hillary Clinton run for president in 2008? Would you vote for her?

Are Cell Phones Making Our Children Dependent?

As my husband deteriorated from his chronic illness, the first thing we did was get him a cell phone.

Jewish Polish Posters At JCC

It is a little known fact in the Jewish world that Poland is famous for its artistic posters.

Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn

Question: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

Humanizing The Nursing Home Experience

Whenever I go to nursing homes, I often wonder how the professionals see the residents.

Bringing Up The Next Generation To Care

Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. We tell our children how to behave.

Lodz Jewish Cemetery

The cemetery in Lodz is said to be one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, with about 230,000 graves.

Let Me Tell You What You Need To Do (Part Five)

In this five-part series I have tried to explain what works and what doesn't when trying to send a message of support to someone in a time of crisis.

Radegast Station Of Lodz

The name Radegast Station might not be familiar to most people.

Let Me Tell You What You Need To Do (Part Four)

Last week I gave examples of supportive messages to people in crisis.

Let Me Tell You What You Need To Do! (Part Three)

For the last two weeks I have been sharing parts of a well-meaning but inappropriate, advice-filled, e-mail that was sent to a well spouse through a third party.

Czestochowa Jews And Their Descendants Meet On Sukkot (Continued from last week)

An exhibit commemorating the Jewish community of Czestochowa, which has been traveling the world for the past two years, culminated in the gathering of more than 200 people who went there for a special reunion during Sukkot. These remnants and descendants of a community of more than 30,000 came from the U.S., Israel, South America, Australia and Europe.

Let Me Tell You What You Need To Do (Part Two)

Last week I began sharing a well-intentioned letter that was e-mailed to a well spouse and her hospitalized husband.

World Society Of Czestochowa Jews And Their Descendants Meet In Poland

During Chol Hamoed Sukkot the sound of singing in a sukkah was heard in Czestochowa for the first time since the Shoah.

Let Me Tell You What You Need To Do! (Part One)

People, with the utmost concern and caring, tend to give advice. And to them the advice makes sense, eminent sense.

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