Criminal Insensitivity

Posted on: October 6th, 2004

Years ago, when I was in college, I took an undergraduate course in law. I don't remember much of what I learned, but the concept of criminal negligence has stuck in my mind.

Overloaded

Posted on: October 6th, 2004

We have all experienced overload. It happens when our minds are just too full of worry, problems, or things that must be done now.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Posted on: October 1st, 2004

How we see ourselves and what we think we are capable of doing are very powerful forces.

Social Inappropriateness

Posted on: September 22nd, 2004

Socially inappropriate behavior is part and parcel of chronic illness.

Are You Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life?

Posted on: September 22nd, 2004

I recently attended an out-of-town simcha. Among the guests were several acquaintances whom I hadn't seen in several years.

Making Lemonade The Positive Memories

Posted on: September 15th, 2004

I just got off the phone with my oldest grandson. He is four.

You’re So Strong!

Posted on: September 8th, 2004

Loss is a personal and monumental event. It is different for everyone who experiences it.

Not Music To My Ears

Posted on: September 8th, 2004

I was at a wedding just the other day, and the music was deafening.

Accessibility And Our Community (Part 2)

Posted on: September 1st, 2004

Last week, I wrote about the need to make Jewish institutions open to all Jews.

Accessibility And Our Community (Part 1)

Posted on: August 25th, 2004

It is difficult and expensive to make old institutions accessible to wheelchairs.

A Daily Dose Of Tisha B’Av

Posted on: August 25th, 2004

Another Nine Days have come and gone, and we gratefully give a sigh of relief knowing that these days of deprivation - no meat, no swimming, no showering, no music, culminating in a 25 hour fast - no food or water - are finally behind us, and the rest of the sun-drenched summer is there for us to enjoy.

The Working Well Spouse

Posted on: August 18th, 2004

Working outside the home is difficult. For woman with a young family, it is even harder.

Self-Care (Part II)

Posted on: August 11th, 2004

I was privileged to participate in a support group of "well spouses".

Whining And Dining, Nickel And Dimeing

Posted on: August 11th, 2004

Earlier this month, I spent the July 4th weekend at an out-of-town Shabbaton.

Rav Avigdor Miller: The Later Years

Posted on: August 4th, 2004

From 1946 to 1975 Rav Miller was the rav of the Young Israel of Rugby in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. In 1975 the shul relocated to Ocean Parkway near Avenue R and was subsequently called Bais Yisroel Torah Center. Rav Miller served as the rav there until his passing in 2001.

Wedding Wonder

Posted on: July 28th, 2004

We've all been to hundreds of weddings throughout our lives. Most of them have been the simchas of friends - some of very close family members.

Rav Avigdor Miller: His Years as Mashgiach

Posted on: July 28th, 2004

What follows below should be read in light of what Orthodoxy in the United States was during the forties, fifties and sixties. Orthodoxy certainly looked at least 'externally' different than it does today. In general, Orthodox Jews dressed in a fashion similar to their gentile neighbors. Most Orthodox men were clean shaven.

R & R

Posted on: July 28th, 2004

The well spouse, despite the calm and in control mask s/he wears, tends to be a fragile creature.

Rav Avigdor Miller: His Early Years

Posted on: July 21st, 2004

The third yahrzeit of HaRav Avigdor Miller, zt"l, occurred a few weeks ago. I had the privilege of knowing him as a talmid and on a personal level for more than 30 years, from about 1970 until his passing in 2001.

Out Of The Mouths Of Children

Posted on: July 21st, 2004

This world is full of goodness. People are generous and caring and willing to help.