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Ostroleka Jewish Cemetery Exposed During Roadwork
Posted on: May 27th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe Jewish community in Ostroleka Poland was first established in the 17th century and like all other communities in Poland saw good times and bad. At the beginning of the 20th century the community numbered 6,219. During WWI the Russian Army destroyed the town while retreating and many Jews left for other cities, especially Warsaw. But after the war, Jews returned to Ostrolekaand by 1921 they numbered 3,352, more then a third of the total population.
It’s Time For Superwoman And Super Caregiver To Retire (Part III)
Posted on: May 20th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI have spent the last two articles discussing some common joys and problems we face as the holidays come and go. Baby Boomer women, growing up in the era (or should I say, "with the error,") of the self imposed attitude of "we can do it all" without help, have for the most part not discussed the difficulty of the holidays with anyone except other boomers.
It’s Time For Superwoman And Super Caregiver To Retire (Part II)
Posted on: May 13th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesMalky's father-in-law had been in the hospital for months. Now, with Pesach approaching and his health improving, her in-laws would be joining Malky and her family for the holiday. Malky knew it would mean more demands on her time, and she understood that being an on-site caregiver was not going to be easy. But Malky loved her in-laws and wanted them with her for Pesach.
Torah Dedication In Historic Krakow Fulfills Late Rabbi’s Wish
Posted on: May 13th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesAmong the missions left unfinished after the passing of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yossie Raichik was the completion of a Torah Scroll for a synagogue bearing his ancestor's name. That changed last week as his widow, Dina Raichik, joined a procession of hundreds of singing celebrants through the streets of Krakow, Poland's historic Jewish quarter, to finally welcome the Holy Scroll in the centuries-old Rema Synagogue.
Torah Dedication In Historic Krakow Fulfills Late Rabbi’s Wish
Posted on: May 13th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesAmong the missions left unfinished after the passing of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yossie Raichik was the completion of a Torah Scroll for a synagogue bearing his ancestor's name. That changed last week as his widow, Dina Raichik, joined a procession of hundreds of singing celebrants through the streets of Krakow, Poland's historic Jewish quarter, to finally welcome the Holy Scroll in the centuries-old Rema Synagogue.
It’s Time For Superwoman and Super Caregiver To Retire (Part I)
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesMany members of the baby boomer generation have now become caregivers. It was part of the baby boomers' assumed character as young women to be the group that could do it all. We would work, raise our children, and go on to advanced degrees - all at the same time and with no help needed from anyone. Asking for help was not part of our persona. We were Superwoman. Our daughters, growing up in our homes, must have thought we were crazy.
North American Director For Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews, based in Warsaw, for a long time has had an office in New York City. With limited staff and resources, the chairman of the North American Council of the museum, Mr. Sigmund Rolat, has worked tirelessly to promote the museum through arranging events. Recently with the growth of activities both in Poland and in the U.S. it was decided to enlarge the North American Council staff. To that goal Robert Socolof has been appointed executive director of North American Council for the Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews.
North American Director For Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews, based in Warsaw, for a long time has had an office in New York City. With limited staff and resources, the chairman of the North American Council of the museum, Mr. Sigmund Rolat, has worked tirelessly to promote the museum through arranging events. Recently with the growth of activities both in Poland and in the U.S. it was decided to enlarge the North American Council staff. To that goal Robert Socolof has been appointed executive director of North American Council for the Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews.
Posted on: April 29th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesAre we Teaching Sinas Chinam (Baseless hatred)?
Posted on: April 22nd, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I wrote about the difficulty of enforcing a tznius standard in some of our schools. I reported the stories of two children of the chronically ill, who by circumstances not of their doing could not meet the "tznius" criteria set by the school and kept being fined for infractions.
Posted on: April 22nd, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesA Manhattan street corner has been named after a Polish World War II hero who brought early eyewitness accounts of the Holocaust to the West. Madison Avenue at 37th Street was designated Jan Karski Corner. A statue of him stands there, in front of the Polish Consulate.
Posted on: April 22nd, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesA Manhattan street corner has been named after a Polish World War II hero who brought early eyewitness accounts of the Holocaust to the West. Madison Avenue at 37th Street was designated Jan Karski Corner. A statue of him stands there, in front of the Polish Consulate.
Posted on: April 17th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesEvery year, Pesach is one of the most celebrated holidays throughout the world - and Pesach in Poland is no exception. This year there were numerous private and public sederim around the country.
Posted on: April 17th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesEvery year, Pesach is one of the most celebrated holidays throughout the world - and Pesach in Poland is no exception. This year there were numerous private and public sederim around the country.
The Guilt That Comes With Freedom
Posted on: April 7th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI spoke with a group of former well spouses. They began the support group as caregivers and helped each other navigate the difficult practical and emotional minefields through which they all traveled. As the years passed, many were widowed but stayed on in the original support group to help others. Over time, as more of them lost their spouses to chronic illness, they began to realize that they were now all coping with a different set of emotions.
How Community Expectations Influence Your Reality
Posted on: April 1st, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesDoubt is a very powerful force. It slowly erodes what we know to be true. It can undermine our self-confidence and even change our reality. Doubt comes from many sources and very often in the form of innocuous comments from friends and family.
Posted on: April 1st, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesPurim in Tarnow On March 9, 2009, the first Purim celebrations in many years took place in Tarnow. The program included the reading of Megillat Esther and tasting traditional Jewish dishes. The event was organized by The Michael H. Traison Fund for Poland; the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland; [...]
Shidduchim And The Former Well Spouse
Posted on: March 25th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesWhen one loses a spouse, it sometimes does not take very long for people to play matchmaker. "Only a stone should be alone." Is a phrase often bandied about as widowed well spouses are encouraged to start dating again. Many in this situation relish their time to themselves, which has been an elusive dream for so long and are not ready to start the process. Some however, would like to remarry, and helpful friends begin to look for a shidduch for them.
March 16 – 66th Anniversary Of Krakow Ghetto Liquidation
Posted on: March 25th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesA few-hundred Kracovians and guests from abroad, including Israel, participated in the annual March of Remembrance. Ghetto survivors, representatives of local authorities, diplomats (including Ann Hall, U.S. Consul General in Krakow and David Peleg, Israeli Ambassador in Poland) and many "ordinary people" came to commemorate those who were killed in the ghetto during WW II. We walked from the former Umschlagplatz in Podgorze to the site of former KL Plaszow.
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