Pioneers of the Periphery: Olim of the South Got that pioneering spirit? You’re invited to help build Israel’s periphery by planting roots in southern soil with Nefesh B’Nefesh.
Pursuing Your Dreams. Is There An Age Limit?
Posted on: June 28th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesMoshe, in N.Y., gets a call from his father in Chicago. "Son, I can't take it any more. I'm divorcing your mother. I've had enough. It's over."
Posted on: June 28th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesJuly 4th is an important date in history. In the United States it is a day to celebrate independence from England.
A Story Of A Rabbi And Assumptions
Posted on: June 21st, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI recently heard a story about a city rav, who was at a simcha. During the meal, there were two brands of milk on the table.
The Shidduch Battlefield (Part I)
Posted on: June 21st, 2006
Sections → MagazineWhen I was a camper way back in the previous century, there was a game we would play called "Capture the Flag".
Posted on: June 21st, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesI recently had the pleasure of meeting Abe Schwartz of Detroit.
Finding Yourself In Someone’s Shoes… Or Wheels
Posted on: June 14th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesMina was married for over 36 years.
Testimonials – An Acceptance Speech
Posted on: June 7th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesFor the last two weeks I have tried to give you a different perspective of a caregiver.
Learning The Hard Way (Conclusion)
Posted on: June 7th, 2006
Sections → MagazineIf you do not like the system, then do not perpetuate it!
Posted on: June 7th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week Pope Benedict XVI went to Poland to honor his predecessor, Pope John Paul II.
Harry Fischel: Orthodox Jewish Philanthropist Par Excellence (Part II)
Posted on: June 1st, 2006
Sections → Magazine → Glimpses Into American Jewish HistoryMr. Fischel had a longstanding relationship with the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), which was destined to have its name transferred to the rabbinical school affiliated with Yeshiva University.
Testimonials – A Daughter Speaks
Posted on: May 31st, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I shared a chronically ill husband's nomination of his wife for a Caregivers Award.
Private Restitution Proposal Possible
Posted on: May 31st, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe issue of restitution for private property owned by Jews in Poland has long been a sore spot for many Jews of Polish origin.
Testimonials – A Husband Speaks
Posted on: May 24th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesRecognition of well spouses has come a long way since I first began writing about them.
Learning The Hard Way (Part II)
Posted on: May 24th, 2006
Sections → MagazineI am still getting calls and e-mails from mothers and grandmothers with girls for "Avi" (a non-New Yorker), the ben Torah "earner" who was having trouble finding girls in his community willing to go out with him because he was not learning full time.
If You Want My Business, Don’t Make It So Hard
Posted on: May 17th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesLast week I told Francis' story of how she helped convince a car dealership to put in a permanent ramp and keep it accessible.
Posted on: May 17th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → NewsIn statements to The Jewish Press this week, Arizona Senator John McCain reacted sharply to an article earlier this month in the Israeli daily Haaretz that he said left "several serious misimpressions" regarding his views on Israel and the Middle East.
Posted on: May 17th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe first mention of Szczuczyn, located in northeastern Poland, was in 1466 when it was mentioned in documents as a village that belonged to private owners.
Learning The Hard Way (Part I)
Posted on: May 10th, 2006
Sections → MagazineIn my previous column I wrote about an ehrlich young man (who does not live in New York) who was a college educated earner with an excellent income (his wife won't have to work if she so chooses) who learned in his spare time but was having a hard time getting an in-town shidduch because most of the girls wanted full-time learners.
Posted on: May 10th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesRecently I received a letter with an inquiry about the town of Mishnitz.
I Don’t Think You Want My Business!
Posted on: May 10th, 2006
Sections → Magazine → ArchivesThe needs of the chronically ill are many, varied and usually extremely expensive.
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