Following a Passion for Sports to IsraelIn Israel, a new five month scholarship program being offered to young aspiring athletes – one of them could be you.
The Kalef Family Formerly of Neve Dekalim; Now Of Nitzan
Posted on: January 5th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriThe family: Parents Avinadav and Hanna Kalef; son, Ortal; daughter, Kinneret and son, Ronen. All of three Kalef children married while the family lived in Gush Katif and are themselves today, parents.
Posted on: January 5th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriMaster of the Universe, I am filled with remorse and compunction. My head is bowed in shame, my hands tremble, and my heart overflows with trepidation as I approach you with my abject confession of guilt.
Posted on: January 5th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → On Our Own/Cheryl KupferCharedi rabbinical leaders in Israel, and I imagine globally, are greatly perturbed, even horrified by the “chumrah” some Orthodox Israeli women have taken upon themselves – that of covering their bodies up in a manner similar to traditional Muslim women, who wear head to toe, shroud-like black burkas.
The Jewish Chaplaincy Controversy
Posted on: January 4th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish History“The American tradition of the military chaplaincy is as old as the United States itself. Clergymen served with the armies of the individual colonies almost from the first battle of the Revolution, and provisions for the payment of chaplains were enacted by the Continental Congress as early as 1775.
Getting Help From Mental Health Guidance Counselors
Posted on: January 4th, 2012
Sections → HealthWhat began 10 years ago as a small group of volunteers providing mental health referrals within the Jewish community has evolved into a full-fledged mental health referral, education and support organization that takes on 6,000 new patients annually in four major cities across the globe.
Posted on: January 2nd, 2012
Sections → Magazine → Teens and TwentiesOur people’s history is not a kind one. I remember reading about the 1648-49 Chmielnicki massacres of the Jewish communities of Poland (Gezerot tach v’tat) and weeping, asking myself why we were chosen if it meant suffering so?
Posted on: January 2nd, 2012
In Print → From the PaperAs we get older, nostalgia takes over many areas of our life and we often yearn for things from the past.
Remembering A Dear Friend: Rebbetzin Irene Klass, a”h
Posted on: January 2nd, 2012
In Print → From the PaperWhat is it about a diamond that makes it the most valuable gemstone known to man?
Posted on: December 23rd, 2011
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldTo explain to my children what Chanukah was like for me as a young girl, I find I am just as inclined to recount what it wasn’t as I am to describe what it was.
Listen To The Flames: As Told To Rayzel Reich By Her Grandmother, Mrs. Jenna Reich
Posted on: December 23rd, 2011
In Print → From the PaperMiss Ida is our beloved teacher. Her brown hair is piled softly on her head. Her dress is of course old and worn, and she must not be very young, but to us, she is beautiful. She is not religious, but she is always kind, and she is always fair. We sit in class, all [...]
Part II: College – I Don’t Think So!
Posted on: December 23rd, 2011
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriSuddenly and abruptly, everything I had always known about myself no longer applied. There would be no long yeshiva career, Kollel or the like. At that point I really had no identity. I didn’t know who I was or what it was that I was going to do.
Gloria Schreiber: Working Below The Radar
Posted on: December 22nd, 2011
In Print → From the PaperAs the members of the I.D.F. lined up for the daily flag raising ceremony held on the Tel Hashomer Army Base outside of Tel Aviv, Gloria Schreiber approached the flagpole with a mixture of pride and awe.
Chanukah – Stepping Up To The Plate
Posted on: December 22nd, 2011
Sections → Magazine → On Our Own/Cheryl KupferAs Jewish festivals go, Chanukah is one of our favorites – it is quite “user-friendly.” We get a rare green light to travel and cook with no restrictions. We can drive back and forth (no need for our hosts to find sleeping accommodations) and feast with family and friends as we gleefully celebrate the miracle of a rag-tag band of heroes beating the odds. We rejoice over the improbable reality that a few overcame the many; of a bit of burning oil lasting way beyond its “shelf-life.”
Posted on: December 22nd, 2011
In Print → From the PaperIt was a lovely Sunday afternoon in the park when I bumped into a friend whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. After the obligatory pleasantries were exchanged, she tentatively asked me if something was wrong with my health. “No,” I responded, confused. “I’m doing better than ever.”
Alcoholism: The Wreckage In Its Wake
Posted on: December 18th, 2011
In Print → From the PaperDaily newspapers in Israel have recently included an uptick in drunk driving related articles, invariably detailing the horrific carnage left in their wake.
How To Make Mornings A Pleasure
Posted on: December 16th, 2011
Sections → Magazine → For the HomeAhh, the mornings. A time of peace and serenity, for sipping a cup of coffee while catching up on the morning news. Or perhaps you use the time to bake fresh healthy cookies for the family’s midday snack. However, if your mornings are better described as rush hour compounded by nagging warnings, here are a few handy steps to create a stress free routine.
Posted on: December 15th, 2011
Sections → Community → Community CurrentsWhen I first decided to become an English major, I didn't really anticipate any problems that would involve my Judaism. This is not a common choice for Orthodox college women, but I chose a different path because I knew what I loved and I was confident that I could land some sort of job with an English degree.
Posted on: December 8th, 2011
Sections → Magazine → Teens and TwentiesI was a bit surprised to see my sister Rini sitting in the rocking chair at the end of the kitchen, rocking peacefully back and forth. Rini, age eleven, generally prefers more intense activities, such as bike riding, ripsticking, and yelling.
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Jerusalem, Divided or United?
