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.
Traces Of Jewish Culture Photo Contest
Posted on: March 11th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThere is a continuing effort by educational organizations at every level in Poland to bring a better understanding of Jewish culture to the people and especially the youth of Poland. Through education we can bring understanding and through understanding, respect, if not friendship.
Traces Of Jewish Culture Photo Contest
Posted on: March 11th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThere is a continuing effort by educational organizations at every level in Poland to bring a better understanding of Jewish culture to the people and especially the youth of Poland. Through education we can bring understanding and through understanding, respect, if not friendship.
Posted on: March 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI have often written my column about women and their experiences as caregivers. It was not my intension to exclude men, however most support groups I attended were either entirely or mostly made up of women. So naturally, I tend to see things from a woman's perspective.
Brzostek Rediscovers Its Jewish Past
Posted on: March 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe mayor of Brzostek, a Galician shtetl to the east of Tarnow and not far from Pilzno, has recently agreed to restore the memory of the Jews to his town. The Jewish cemetery is to be fenced and a monument erected there, and an additional plaque in memory of the Jews who used to live there is to be unveiled in the town center. The plaque will be unveiled and the cemetery rededicated in a ceremony to take place on Sunday June 14, 2009.
Orthodox In The ‘Wild West’: Samuel Abraham and Miriam Kobey
Posted on: March 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryIt was in 1859, according to the Central City Colorado History & Historic Facts website, that "John Gregory discovered 'The Gregory Lode' in a gulch near Central City. Within two weeks, the gold rush was on and within two months the population grew to 10,000 people seeking their fortunes.
Warning: Hating Jews May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Posted on: March 4th, 2009
Sections → MagazineIn many countries around the world it is required by law to put warning labels on products, activities or places that can cause injury or death. Thus the labels of many medications and foods or items, such as cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, contain strong warnings on them saying that they are harmful. Likewise beaches that are unsafe to swim in due to a strong current, lack of a lifeguard, or high bacterial count also have signs posted cautioning people not to go swimming. Hospital rooms that contain radioactive products have signs warning about entering.
Posted on: February 27th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriThis past week the national unemployment rate reached 7.5 percent, and many of you are wondering, "How do I find a job in these turbulent times?" There is no quick fix solution; however, I can share with you what people who are conducting successful job searches are doing.
Job Hunting In The 21st Century
Posted on: February 25th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriImagine yourself a business owner who provides an incredible service; however the market is saturated with your Competition. What's more, customers have no clue about the value of what you have to offer; it's as if you don't exist.
Posted on: February 25th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe last few articles have dealt with advice that an experienced caregiver can pass on to someone who is new at it. The articles were prompted by a letter I received from a former caregiver who was trying to help out a friend who recently found herself in a similar caregiving situation.
Posted on: February 25th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesIn recent years The Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland has been active in preservation work throughout Poland. They work with local and international groups, as well as individuals, in reclaiming and maintaining Jewish communal property in places where there is no Jewish community. Their website, http://fodz.pl/?d=1&l=en is full of useful information as well as links to other important sites.
Posted on: February 18th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I began my response to a letter I received from a former caregiver, Mrs. D. She had befriended a well spouse in a different city who was in a somewhat similar care- giving situation and wanted to help her.
Posted on: February 18th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI am constantly asked if there are things to do in Poland other then those that are Holocaust related.
Posted on: February 18th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI am constantly asked if there are things to do in Poland other then those that are Holocaust related.
Posted on: February 11th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I published a letter I received from a former caregiver, Mrs. D. She had befriended a well spouse - a friend's mother who was in a different city and was in a somewhat similar care-giving situation, and she wanted to help her. They spent much time speaking by phone, and Mrs. D. made herself available to her new friend whenever she needed to talk.
The Lament Of The Unborn Children
Posted on: February 11th, 2009
Sections → MagazineI wrote a version of the poem below many years ago, before the term "shidduch crisis" came into vogue.
A Letter To Seek Help For A Friend’s Mother, Coping With A Disabled Husband
Posted on: February 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesDear Ms. Novick, I have been reading your column in The Jewish Press for quite a while and enjoy it very much. It has been very helpful. For many years, my mother, a"h, lived with us while she was going blind from glaucoma and becoming demented from Alzheimer's. G-d bless my wonderful husband and family for helping to love and care for her. She was nifteres last month.
Benefit For The Museum Of Jewish History In Poland
Posted on: February 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesOn January 14 the North American Council for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews held an evening of theater in support of the Museum.
Benefit For The Museum Of Jewish History In Poland
Posted on: February 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesOn January 14 the North American Council for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews held an evening of theater in support of the Museum.
Gershom Kursheedt And Sir Moses Montefiore
Posted on: February 4th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryLast month's Glimpses column, "The Man Who Brought Judah Touro Back To Judaism," discussed how legendary philanthropist Judah Touro's return to religious observance was influenced by Gershom Kursheedt (1817-1863). Kursheedt also convinced Touro to leave considerable sums of money to support many Jewish causes.
When What Looks Like Dementia Is Really Something Else
Posted on: January 28th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe moment we can't remember where we put our keys, or the few seconds it takes to try to remember where we parked our car causes fear in everyone that I know who is over 50.
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