Mishnitz, Myszyniec
Recently I received a letter with an inquiry about the town of Mishnitz.
The Krakow Bet HaChaim
During my recent trip to Poland I visited many cemeteries where great tzaddikim are buried.
A Prayer For Eretz Yisrael
For me, the moments before sundown every Friday evening are like a "mini" Yom Kipper.
Being A Well Spouse Is An Emotional Paradox
As the years go by, and your spouse gets worse, and your life gets harder, well spouses often live with emotional paradoxes.
Part II: College – I Don’t Think So!
Suddenly and abruptly, everything I had always known about myself no longer applied. There would be no long yeshiva career, Kollel or the like. At that point I really had no identity. I didn’t know who I was or what it was that I was going to do.
Skin Care
I’ve seen beautifully packaged luxury skincare filled with irritating ingredients – they remain top sellers because often people just don’t know better.
Easy Does It!
For your average Israeli, spicy hot might be fun, but not for me. Allow me to repeat - easy does it!
Succulent Meat
When working with garlic, a great shortcut I discovered in my local supermarket is fresh, peeled, whole cloves. It’s beyond worth spending the extra buck.
Cemetery Restoration And Preservation
Last week's conference on Jewish genealogy in New York featured many sessions dealing with the issues of tracing Jewish lineage.
The American Indian: Descended From The Ten Lost Tribes? (Part I)
There were many who believed that some North America Indians were descended from Jews.
Maple Bacon Cornbread Muffins
I usually find cornbread to be dry, but this one was very moist and served with a delicious maple flavored whipped cream.
How To Avoid Shopping ‘Till You Drop
Who doesn’t want to save money? The siren call of sales lures us all, and few are able to resist stocking up.
Relics and Restoration
As of December 4, 2006, an exhibition recapitulating the international project, "Do Not be Afraid to Know Me" is being presented in the Opole town hall.
Green With Money
Now that Pesach is over, we return you to your regularly-scheduled pressing questions:
Dear Mordechai,
Can I use a nose hair trimmer during Sefirah?
Harry...
A Prayer For Eretz Yisrael
We turn to You, the G-d of mercy,
You, who we fear and adore,
Please heed our prayers and pleas and bring relief,
For our battered souls cannot take too much more.
The Passing Of Irene Klass: The End Of An Era
It was with profound sadness that I absorbed the news last week that the petite, charming Irene, wife of Rabbi Sholom Klass, and publisher of The Jewish Press, returned her soul to her Maker.
‘Hotel Pesach’
It's erev Pesach, the house is sparkling, the chicken soup is cooking, the potatoes have been peeled (20 pounds worth) and the guests are on their way.
Letting Our Adult Children Be Adults
As parents, it is our job to help our children develop and grow into adulthood in small steps.
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.
Dealing With Toxic Relatives And Toxic People: Who Are They? (Part Two)
Last week I shared two letters from well spouses who are dealing with "machitanim" (the parents of your son or daughter in law) who appear to be toxic personalities.
Dealing With Toxic People (Part One)
Being a well spouse does not exempt you from life's experiences.
Helping a Family Avoid Divorce
In February of this year I interviewed and wrote the stories of well spouses who chose divorce as their means of coping with their spouses chronic illness.
When a Parent Moves In: The Emotional Part
I received a letter from a distraught mother and her daughter. After all the children were married, the mother took her elderly parent in to live with them.
Why Do They Stay?
Last week I tried to give some insight into the real existence of a well spouse.
In Tribute
On Monday November 21, the 15th day of Kislev, at 11:00pm, Mrs. Irene Klass, the Publisher of The Jewish Press and Editor Emeritus of The Jewish Press Magazine section, passed away. At the same time, her daughter, Naomi Klass Mauer, was at the airport, getting ready to escort the aronof her husband, Dr. Ivan Mauer, to his final resting place in Eretz Yisrael. Mrs. Mauer wrote the following hesped for her mother while on the airplane.
Where Rain Reigns, Hail Is Hailed, And Israel Is Real
Perhaps the one characteristic that unites people of all nationalities, cultures and creeds is a fascination with weather, especially bad weather.
Back to School With Food Allergies
School is in the air. The leaves haven’t changed yet but they have lost their vivid green hue. New shoes, backpacks, fresh notebooks await that first day of school. For over 5 million US food-allergic students, preparing for school also means dealing with a host of challenging situations: recess; lunch time; birthday parties; cooking projects; special treats; school outings. How will these be dealt with safely?
A Vow To A Fallen Soldier
In memory of the chayalim of the IDF whose lives were prematurely snuffed out when they still had so much living to do.
‘Getting Back On The Swing’
I remember a mishap years ago while in first grade and happily swinging on the playground swing during recess.
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