Following a Passion for Sports to IsraelIn Israel, a new five month scholarship program being offered to young aspiring athletes – one of them could be you.
The Martyred Woman of Valor: Dulcea of Worms
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Jewess Press → Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. JacksonThe Middle Ages boasted a number of outstanding Jewish women. The most remarkable among them was Dulcea of Worms, wife of Rabi Eleazar Rokeach. We learn out about her remarkable character and capabilities from an elegy her loving husband composed in the form of an alphabetic acrostic fashioned after King Solomon’s “Woman of Valor" in Proverbs 31. Dulcea of Worms, however, rose above the stature of the Biblical “Eishet Chayil” both in capabilities and character.
Social Skills Around The Clock
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenThe alarm clock rings and Chaim pulls his pillow over his head to stifle the screeching noise. Mornings are Chaim’s least favorite part of the day; they always end in someone yelling. In truth, mornings are difficult for most of us, but particularly so for those who struggle with basic skills that are labeled “executive function” skills.
Understanding Post Partum Feelings
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael, I gave birth a little over a year ago and, even though it was not my first child, I felt differently this time around. I have always been a happy-go-lucky person, but after having this baby I could not seem to return to my previous self. I was moody, short-tempered and gloomy. While some of these symptoms could have been chalked up to normal baby blues, they persisted and I was becoming scared.
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsRav Ezriel Tauber says that a husband and wife are like two rough diamonds. A rough diamond can become a priceless, pure jewel, but only if another diamond is used to remove the impurities. So HaKadosh Boruch Hu puts together two perfectly matched rough diamonds. He makes sure that they have their little differences. The friction from these differences scrapes away at their impurities so they gradually become multi-faceted, pure, shining jewels.
Stigma: A Barrier To Rewarding Relationships
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsFrailty and differences in other people often scare us. Why? They scare us because we see a reflection of what we fear in ourselves or because we just don’t know how to respond. Since we can’t live with this discomfort for too long, we make assumptions about and apply labels to those we fear.
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Deputy FM: Intl Olympic Committee’s Rejection of Minute of Silence for Slain Athletes ‘Unacceptable’
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
News → GlobalDanny Ayalon: Denial of request to hold a minute silence during the upcoming London Olympic Games in memory of the 11 Israeli Olympic team members murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics tells "Israelis that this tragedy is yours alone and not a tragedy within the family of nations."
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Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → Community → West Coast HappeningsThe Lakewood roshei hayeshiva, Rav Malkiel Kotler and Rav Yisroel Neuman spent Shabbos Parshiyos Tazria-Metzora (April 28) with the two largest Jewish communities of Los Angeles – Rav Kotler in Los Angeles-Hancock Park, and Rav Neuman in Pico-Robertson/Beverly Hills.
The Very Best of Israel on the Silver Screen
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Sections → ArtsFollow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story is a documentary about the life of a true Israeli hero. But the film is not a mere recounting of the famous Entebbe Raid, it is an honest retrospective of the life of the young, academic, passionate and poetic son, brother, friend, boyfriend, and husband Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu. And it shows a side of Israel that a 'Hasbara' campaign can't capture.
Community Currents – May 18, 2012
Posted on: May 16th, 2012
Sections → Community → Community Currents.
Stuff Couples Say! Stuff My Date Says!
Posted on: May 16th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsBeineinu and Choice of the Heart will be holding their annual Symposium this Thursday night, May 17th, at Heichal Shlomo in Jerusalem. The focus of the symposium is creating successful relationships through a combined spiritual and practical approach.
New Yoga Course Has Jewish Women Striking Kosher Pose
Posted on: May 16th, 2012
Sections → HealthWomen who seek the opportunity to do Asanas in an environment which is more Hoshannah than Ganesha – and teach other women to do the same - can now sign up for a special course designed especially for Jewish Yoga aficionadas who want to teach the healing art to others.
New Gifts for New York Hospital-Cornell Bikur Cholim
Posted on: May 15th, 2012
Sections → FamilyStudents of Moriah Yeshiva of Englewood, NJ put together a Chessed project for children visiting New York Hospital Cornell
Israeli IVF Success Doubles in Decade
Posted on: May 14th, 2012
Sections → HealthA new Health Ministry reports shows that a whopping 25 percent of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)treatments resulted in pregnancies, with 20% of attempts resulting in live births. The number represents the doubling of success in the last decade, partly thanks to Israeli law supporting free IVF for two live babies.
Posted on: May 11th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → Teens and TwentiesWhenever I got praised for an achievement, I feel like I should say that half the praise goes to my parents. Although they can get on my nerves, I am really blessed with a mother and father who have molded and shaped me (by any means necessary) to become a successful human being.
A Daily Dose Of Glam To Keep The Blahs Away
Posted on: May 11th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → For the HomeIt’s tough to catch some glam in an otherwise pretty non-glamorous life. In the 21st century, who isn’t overstressed, overwhelmed and overbooked? The roles of today’s women today has multiplied to the point where even the strongest of us has stretched her limits, leaving her without any time or energy for herself. Which woman hasn’t [...]
The True Meaning Of Motherhood
Posted on: May 11th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriThis past December 5, I became a Savta again. My mother always told me not to count my grandchildren, so I won't. Suffice to say, Baruch Hashem, our little tribe has expanded greatly since our first granddaughter, Aleeza, was born eight years ago. And since they all came on the scene, my husband Lou and I have spent countless hours enjoying them.
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