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.

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.
Tu b’Shevat: The Wonder Of Creation
Posted on: January 28th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → Devora WaysmanSo many of Judaism's festivals are marked by solemnity, but Tu b'Shevat enhances our calendar with a delightful holiday that everyone can enjoy.
Can Too Much ‘Pressure’ Turn You Into An Ostrich?
Posted on: January 28th, 2009
Sections → MagazineIn my case, the answer to the above question is, "Yes, too much pressure (in my case blood pressure) led me to indulge in not so smart (actually stupid) "avoidance" behavior.
Germany To Pay For Auschwitz Conservation
Posted on: January 28th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesSince the end of the Shoah there has been a debate of what to do with the various death camps in Poland. Today more then 60 years after the end of the Holocaust the debate continues.
Germany To Pay For Auschwitz Conservation
Posted on: January 28th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesSince the end of the Shoah there has been a debate of what to do with the various death camps in Poland. Today more then 60 years after the end of the Holocaust the debate continues.
Posted on: January 21st, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesA well spouse often has so many roles and responsibilities that even those closest to her don't always see them all.
Traveling With Or Without Supports
Posted on: January 14th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesRecently, in a doctor's office, I picked up an article written in 2006 that extolled the supports given to airplane travelers needing assistance when they fly.
Polish Writer Henryk Halkowski
Posted on: January 14th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesPolish writer Henryk Halkowski, z"l, one of Poland's most notable contemporary Jewish personalities, died suddenly on January 1, just days after celebrating his 57th birthday.
Polish Writer Henryk Halkowski
Posted on: January 14th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesPolish writer Henryk Halkowski, z"l, one of Poland's most notable contemporary Jewish personalities, died suddenly on January 1, just days after celebrating his 57th birthday.
Posted on: January 14th, 2009
Sections → MagazineFor me, the moments before sundown every Friday evening are like a "mini" Yom Kipper.
The Unstated Message (Part II)
Posted on: January 7th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I wrote that what we say to others, and the way we say it, might evoke emotions in our listeners that may or may not be what we intend.
Posted on: January 7th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesWith all the missiles and rockets being fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip by Hamas and the retaliatory bombing of Hamas targets by Israel there has been a very large rise in anti-Israel demonstrations around the world.
Posted on: January 7th, 2009
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesWith all the missiles and rockets being fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip by Hamas and the retaliatory bombing of Hamas targets by Israel there has been a very large rise in anti-Israel demonstrations around the world.

The Man Who Brought Judah Touro Back To Judaism
Posted on: December 31st, 2008
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryLast month's column sketched the life of Judah Touro (1775-1854), who became immensely wealthy after his move to New Orleans in 1802, using his fortune to support many causes and individuals.
Warsaw Completes Ghetto Project
Posted on: December 31st, 2008
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesPoland's capital recently marked the completion of a massive restoration project that marks the borders of the former Jewish Ghetto that was walled in by Nazis occupiers during World War II.
Warsaw Completes Ghetto Project
Posted on: December 31st, 2008
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesPoland's capital recently marked the completion of a massive restoration project that marks the borders of the former Jewish Ghetto that was walled in by Nazis occupiers during World War II.
Posted on: December 31st, 2008
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesA simple sentence is not so simple. It evokes emotions that may or may not be what we intended.
Posted on: December 24th, 2008
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesElaine was a well spouse of 45 with three almost-adult children when a life-long dream was fulfilled.
President Of Poland Goes To Shul
Posted on: December 24th, 2008
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesOn Sunday night, the first night of Chanukah, the President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, went to the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw.
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