Communicated: TefillaChillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.
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.
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.
Posted on: May 27th, 2009
Sections → MagazineI wait at the airport for the arrival of my youngest son, along with his wife and baby. Upon arrival, they will rent a car and make their way in an unfamiliar city to his oldest brother's house.
Posted on: May 20th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriDear Young and Not Pressured: I am responding to your letter from two weeks ago. I take issue with both your general message and with many of its specifics. The general message you sent is to put your energy and focus into whatever intrigues you, i.e. your career, socialization, etc. And then when your [...]
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.
Posted on: May 20th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → For the HomeSo often, when it comes to furniture in a home with children, there is a tug of war between functionality and beauty. Either get the industrial strength dining chairs that are ugly but never stain, or the elegant chairs that will force you to exercise your vocal cords all the time. There are those, of course, who get the beautiful chairs and cover them with industrial strength plastic, but they're not fooling anyone. I personally prefer the happy children.
Image And Preparation: Two Critical Keys To Success
Posted on: May 14th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriNow that you know how to research companies before an interview, the next step in the process is to present the proper image and be fully prepared for the face-to-face meeting.
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.
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
Sections → MagazineMy mother's recent yahrzeit after Pesach, coupled with Yom HaZikaron and recent Yom Tovim and Shabbatot spent with my children and grandchildren, has cemented my belief that I was robbed of a major life asset - my grandparents. While I knew that having them was a life-enhancing relationship, I didn't truly comprehend it until I became one.
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.
How Some Extraordinary People Saved Our Pesach
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriI've long been familiar with the saying "Man proposes and G-d disposes," but the depth of its meaning was recently brought home to me suddenly and unexpectedly.
New Book By Aaron Klein Pulls No Punches
Posted on: May 6th, 2009
InDepth → Interviews and ProfilesOn any given week, one can hear Aaron Klein's voice on the radio or read his articles online or in print media. Now, this investigative Jewish Press columnist, WorldNetDaily.com Jerusalem bureau chief, and author of Schmoozing With Terrorists has completed his second book with the provocative title The Late Great State of Israel. He recently spoke about his new book with The Jewish Press.
Posted on: April 29th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesAre we Teaching Sinas Chinam (Baseless hatred)?
N. Taylor Phillips: Scion Of One Of America’s First Jewish Families
Posted on: April 29th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryNaphtali Moses Taylor Phillips, generally known as N. Taylor Phillips, was a descendent of one of America's first Jewish families. His great-great-great grandfather, Dr. Samuel Nunes (Nunez) Ribeiro and his great-great grandmother, Zipporah were among the first group of Jews to arrive in Savannah, Georgia in 1733. Zipporah married David Mendes Machado, who served as the chazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York from 1737 until his passing in 1747.
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 → MagazineOver the years, I have been to many, many theatrical productions, most in Toronto, some in Israel and of course, in New York - on Broadway, off-Broadway, and even off-off Broadway. At times I have been entertained, amused, moved, and educated by what I have seen ( and on the negative side, sometimes bored or disgusted or angered) but I don't think that I have ever been imbued with a much needed sense of hope.
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