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When my mother-in-law was dying of cancer, the family came from all over to be with her that summer before her death.

One of the subjects I was taught as a young child in the excellent day school I attended in Toronto (at the time called Associated Hebrew Day Schools) was Tefillah.

In order to emphasize the magnitude of the Holocaust and genocide, Director of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology: Polish Academy of Sciences, Professor Henryk Domanski, created the Polish Center for Holocaust Research, on July 2 2003.

Dear Ann, I am a well spouse on a fixed and limited income. My neighbor's son, who is friendly with my son, invited himself over for latkes the first night of Chanukah.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Question: What is your favorite mitzvah?

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

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.

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.

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