Ira Heller

Ira Heller is a singer/performer and an attorney practicing law in New York City. He can be contacted at singer721@aol.com.

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Jacob W. Heller: Model Jewish-American Lawyer

By Ira Heller

My father took Yeshiva University debating into the national spotlight when he competed in the individual National Collegiate Debate finals.

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Chaim Kaminetzky – Zecher Tzaddik Leverachah

By Ira Heller

I’ve always wondered what factors determine whether one gets a z”l suffix (zichrono leverachah) or a zt”l (zecher tzaddik leverachah) after he’s passed on. I know of no objective standard, or of any official sanctioning board that makes these decisions. In my understanding, the term zt”l is exclusively reserved for luminaries who have benefited their generation with their exemplary deeds and accomplishments.