Yeshiva Derech HaTorah High School, Broooklyn

Question: Where do you think you'll study after high school?

Foundation Momentum Iudaicum Lodzense (Part Two)

The Foundation Momentum Iudaicum Lodzense was established on November 6 1995.

Narrow Escape On NYC Train Platform

Fourteen-year-old Avi Katz was almost struck by a train January 29 when the edge of the Kings Highway station platform collapsed beneath him.

A Lighthouse Of Reason In A Dark Shidduch Sea

Dear Readers: I want to share a letter I received this week giving me hope that there are some level heads out there in the shidduch world, and that not everyone is caught up in the hysteria and/or ga'avah (arrogance) that accompanies a suggestion for a date.

Caring For Our Seniors And Holocaust Survivors (Part 4)

In the Jan. 4 and 11 issues I reprinted some triggers that may spark awful flashbacks for Holocaust Survivors.

Secular Organizations In Poland

I am often asked what Jewish life in Poland is really like.

Expectations

While I'm on the subject of expectations...

Hadassah Honors Bergson Group

WASHINGTON - The campaign to win public recognition for the Holocaust rescue activists known as the Bergson Group took another step forward recently when Hadassah became the latest major Jewish organization to pay tribute to the 1940's activists.

Who Will Write Our History?: Emanuel Ringelblum, The Warsaw Ghetto, And The Oyneg Shabes...

Over the past 12 years that I have been writing this column I discussed the Ringelblum Archives numerous times.

Moses And Daniel Peixotto

The Peixotto family played a prominent role in the American Jewish community during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Developing 20/20 Vision (Part Two)

Last week I told Bob's story. A former well spouse, he lived his life feeling it was his responsibility to financially provide for his family and be there to serve his community.

Chabad In Poland

It is often said that in places you would least expect, there is certain to be a Beit Chabad.

Developing 20/20 Vision (Part One)

I recently interviewed a grandfather who was a former well spouse.

‘Mazel Tov On Your Date’

I hate to say it, but I am coming to the conclusion that that if abocher and a girl actually go on a date - a mazel tov to both sides is warranted.

Chanukah In Poland

Last week Rabbi Schudrich of Warsaw sent me more pictures from Poland showing the community celebrating Chanukah.

Caring For Our Seniors and Holocaust Survivors: A Conference (Part 3)

Last week I began to share the list of triggers put together by the Ahavas Chesed of Montreal.

Getting Results In Poland

During my trip to Poland last summer I discovered a few areas that needed attention.

Forty Years As Rav Of Baltimore’s Congregation Shearith Israel

Despite his remarkable qualifications, it became clear to Dr. Schaffer that he would not be able to obtain a rabbinical position in either Germany or Russia.

Caring For Our Seniors And Holocaust Survivors: A Conference (Part 2)

Last week I talked about the conference I attended that was designed for non-Jewish caregivers of our elderly and Holocaust survivors.

Happy New Year? How Do You Know?

Just days ago, millions of people all over the world welcomed in the secular new year of 2008.

The Chassidic Route In Poland

Every year more and more Jewish tourists go to Poland to visit the historic sites of pre-Shoah Jewish heritage.

Yeshiva of Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn

Question: What is your favorite mitzvah?

Caring For Our Seniors And Holocaust Survivors: A Conference (Part 1)

I recently attended a workshop that was given by Ahavas Chesed of Montreal for professional caregivers and the institutions they work for.

What Comes Around Goes Around (Part Two)

Last week I told the story of Chaya Leah, a well spouse. Chaya Leah had cared for her son's friend, Moishe, while his mother was sitting Shivah.

The Miracle Of Trying

Chanukah has come and gone, and so have the donuts, the latkes and the celebration of the two amazing miracles that took place at that time.

13th Avenue, Boro Park

Question: Are you satisfied with Eliot Spitzer's performance as governor?

Chanukah Joy And Festivities In Poland

The Jewish community held a candle-lighting ceremony at the Presidential Palace, with the participation of President Lech Kaczyñski.

What Comes Around… Goes Around (Part One)

The topic of discussion of the support group was our children. How do the children of the chronically ill cope?

Chanukah In Poland

Last week, we celebrated Chanukah, commemorating the repossession of the Beit HaMikdash from the hands of the mighty Greek Army.

Your Normal Isn’t My Normal

A person becomes ill. In most cases his/her family will rally and be there for support.

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