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.
Posted on: November 21st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesQuestion: Does it bother you that an increasing number of Orthodox Jewish families don't celebrate Thanksgiving, viewing it as a secular holiday?
Posted on: November 21st, 2007
Sections → MagazineAs Yaakov makes his way back to the land of Canaan, several events - spanning the full range of emotions - transpire in rapid succession.
Posted on: November 21st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesIn a family, where chronic illness lives, there are many caregivers. There is, of course, the well spouse.
Borders And Boundaries (Part 1)
Posted on: November 21st, 2007
Sections → MagazineRecently, I came across a talk show whose topic of discussion was about managing personal finances.
Exploring Jewish Roots In Poland
Posted on: November 21st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesBefore my most recent trip to Poland I gave my readers a chance to hire me to find the town of their origin in Poland.
Posted on: November 14th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week, I shared a letter from a mother who wanted to call the whole compromise off as her children were not holding up their part of the deal.
Holocaust Educational Web Sites
Posted on: November 14th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week's anniversary of Kristallnacht reminded us that the Shoah happened in a relatively cultured society.
Posted on: November 14th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesQuestion: Should rabbis insist on premarital counseling prior to officiating at weddings?
Posted on: November 7th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesOn October fifth, my article called "Choking on a Short Leash" was in the Jewish Press.
Posted on: November 7th, 2007
Sections → MagazineI remember a mishap years ago while in first grade and happily swinging on the playground swing during recess.
Torah MiTzion Kollel In Warsaw
Posted on: November 7th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesEvery time I come to Poland there is some new sign of the resurgence of the religious Jewish community.
What To Look For When Looking Into Long Term Care Policies (Part 4)
Posted on: October 31st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I discussed some of the things that Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance is, some that it's not, and why it is important.
Alfred Mordecai’s Agonizing Decision
Posted on: October 31st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryThe Civil War caused a great divide among Americans, pitting brother against brother, relative against relative, friend against friend. Jews fought on both sides in this conflict, and they also found themselves beset with divided loyalties. Alfred Mordecai was one such individual who was forced to make a most difficult decision that cost him his career and alienated him from family and friends..
Visiting The Graves Of Tzaddikim
Posted on: October 31st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesFor the past few weeks I have been describing my trip through Poland to different graves of Polish tzaddikim of the past.
Posted on: October 31st, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesQuestion: Is there really a "shidduch crisis" or is the term an exaggeration?
Why Long Term Care Insurance? (Part 3)
Posted on: October 24th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesWhen my generation was young, I believed the only insurance that people cared about was life insurance.
Posted on: October 24th, 2007
Sections → MagazineI grew up in an era where customers were always right - even if they weren't - because it was good for business to accommodate them, even if they were out of line.
Posted on: October 24th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesOn my many trips to Poland, I always heard of the amazing synagogue structure in Lancut.
Posted on: October 24th, 2007
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThere's the old joke about two Jews deserted on an island who build three shuls. Like many attempts at humor, there is a certain degree of truth to this adage.
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