The Old Shtetl Rymanow (Part I)

Posted on: August 2nd, 2006

While the Ukraine was the birth place of the Chassidic movement, Poland and especially the Galicia area soon became the hub for most Chassidic activity after only two generations.

Logical Consequences

Posted on: July 26th, 2006

One of the many forms of discipline that is used in both homes and schools that is very effective is known as "logical consequences".

The Old Shtetl Gostynin

Posted on: July 26th, 2006

The town of Gostynin is located 14 miles southwest of the city of Plock and approximately 60 miles northwest of Warsaw.

Follow Your Dreams: The Responses of Parents

Posted on: July 19th, 2006

I recently wrote an article about older adults who are single (either widowed or divorced) and who have grown children with their own young families.

Follow Your Dreams; The Responses Of Children

Posted on: July 12th, 2006

I recently wrote an article about older adults who are single, whether widowed or divorced, who have grown children with their own young families.

Krakow Jewish Festival

Posted on: July 12th, 2006

Last week saw the greatest modern (post-Holocaust) celebration of Jewish culture in Europe at the Krakow Jewish Cultural Festival.

Pursuing Your Dreams – The Money Issue and Other Problems

Posted on: July 5th, 2006

Like my previous story of Irv and Chaya, Seymour and P'nina were both beginning second marriages and they too had grown children who were married and had children of their own.

Pultusk

Posted on: July 5th, 2006

Located just north of Warsaw on the Narew River, Pultusk is a small rural town described as being located on an island in the middle of a river.

Pursuing Your Dreams. Is There An Age Limit?

Posted on: June 28th, 2006

Moshe, in N.Y., gets a call from his father in Chicago. "Son, I can't take it any more. I'm divorcing your mother. I've had enough. It's over."

Remembering The Kielce Pogrom

Posted on: June 28th, 2006

July 4th is an important date in history. In the United States it is a day to celebrate independence from England.

A Story Of A Rabbi And Assumptions

Posted on: June 21st, 2006

I recently heard a story about a city rav, who was at a simcha. During the meal, there were two brands of milk on the table.

Myszyniec, Ostroleka

Posted on: June 21st, 2006

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Abe Schwartz of Detroit.

Finding Yourself In Someone’s Shoes… Or Wheels

Posted on: June 14th, 2006

Mina was married for over 36 years.

Testimonials – An Acceptance Speech

Posted on: June 7th, 2006

For the last two weeks I have tried to give you a different perspective of a caregiver.

The Pope Comes A Calling

Posted on: June 7th, 2006

Last week Pope Benedict XVI went to Poland to honor his predecessor, Pope John Paul II.

Testimonials – A Daughter Speaks

Posted on: May 31st, 2006

Last week I shared a chronically ill husband's nomination of his wife for a Caregivers Award.

Private Restitution Proposal Possible

Posted on: May 31st, 2006

The issue of restitution for private property owned by Jews in Poland has long been a sore spot for many Jews of Polish origin.

Testimonials – A Husband Speaks

Posted on: May 24th, 2006

Recognition of well spouses has come a long way since I first began writing about them.

If You Want My Business, Don’t Make It So Hard

Posted on: May 17th, 2006

Last week I told Francis' story of how she helped convince a car dealership to put in a permanent ramp and keep it accessible.

The Old Shtetl Szczuczyn

Posted on: May 17th, 2006

The first mention of Szczuczyn, located in northeastern Poland, was in 1466 when it was mentioned in documents as a village that belonged to private owners.