יום רביעי, כ״ז אלול תשפ״וWednesday, September 9, 2026
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Those children who had managed to control themselves in order to get the second marshmallow had more successful marriages, careers, and lives in general.
Whenever new Russian immigrants arrived in Worcester, Goldie Michelson helped welcome them.
Whenever my son’s class takes a walk to the corner, I have to send in five bucks, but his camp goes on trips every week and I don’t hear a word.
I want us to be able to grow together and get closer to Hashem.
Sharon Berger, 65, of London was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 2012, and was told that the only available cure was a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.
He mentions the threatening atmosphere of anti-Semitism in Mussolini's Italy and his concern for his wife and children.
By Irwin Cohen
The tall, handsome, charismatic ballplayer topped several polls during his playing days as the most heroic figure among Jews in America.
The top of your to-do list should contain your “stretch” goal. This is your long-term goal like running the marathon.
One of the most enjoyable parts of the day was seeing the whale keep resurfacing near our boat.
By Sandy Eller
As the chat pinged back and forth, a few suggestions arose that seemed worthy of a spot in the obssessives hall of fame.
I believe that the up-and-coming generations will not live in the grand single-family homes many of them grew up in.
By Yaffa Ganz
We in Israel are "used to" hatred and violence, but we are not immune.
Did you know the United States issued a 39-cent stamp featuring the Kotel back in 2007?
After Rav Breuer was nifter in 1980, Rav Schwab led the community until his passing in 1995.
By dvora
A few of them looked to be over five hundred years old due to some of the variant letter shapes and tagim (crowns) that are no longer used.
By Ira Plitt
Picture your summers in sleepaway camp with bunks and army cots. If you are lucky enough to be placed on a deluxe base, there may be air conditioning.
The rabbi is known as the liaison between the Jewish community and law enforcement.
Bikers can choose to ride eight miles within Miami or join the 32-mile tri-county ride to Boca. Even those who can’t ride can be there in spirit as a virtual biker.
The all-volunteer Civil Air Patrol auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force found the downed RV-7 experimental plane partially submerged near Alligator Alley.
Despite ongoing torrents of negative worldwide negative publicity, Israel continues as a stable and steady environment – and the homeland and birthright of every Jew.
When surrounded by books on a range of topics from science fiction and World War II to graphic novels and deep sea exploration, students will uncover a thrilling and electrifying world.
The women met young Israeli designers and visited diverse fashion venues and workshops.
By Sandy Eller
It was kind of a joke, recalled Esty. We never really expected it to turn into anything. If we had a family barbeque we would post pictures and I would share recipes when I ate something really good, but that was pretty much about it.
Any physical act can be transformed into a spiritual experience with the proper thought and intention.
To the amazement of the bedraggled group of prisoners, Rav Yaakov proceeded to recite the entire parsha from memory.
What can we, as a community, do to fight and prevent bullying? There are several important steps we can take, and thankfully, many yeshivos are beginning to implement these essential changes.
By dvora
His life was an example of Torah, middos and humility in action.
Newport had been financially devastated during the Revolution, when the British occupied the town and seized ships and other resources.
We want our children to be confident and explore, but we also want to have some sort of control over our their lives.
The passionate artist was bursting with joy as they stepped ashore in Ashkelon to build their family’s future in her own birthplace, now the brand new Jewish State.
“When someone needs help, you be there for them,” said Elaine. “And that's how you will repay me.”
By Pnina Baim
Either bring blankets from home or get from the flight attendants. Bring sweatshirts for added coziness as the blankets are sure to fall off.
Orphans need someone whom they can really pour their heart out to.
By Ann Goldberg
The lectures are all of the highest caliber, with each lecturer a successful expert in his or her field. They give practical hands-on advice and tips to help others replicate their success.
By Rhona Lewis
Another fact that participants need to deal with is that in so many cases little remains to bear witness to the horrors that took place.
In Ani Maamin, Wiesel navigates the extremes between shallow religious fervor and glib atheism.
He argues that the advanced math we require in high school is beyond most students abilities.
Apparently, according to experts, memory loss actually comes from passing through the doorway to another room.
By Libi Astaire
Perhaps even more would have perished if not for the efforts of thousands of women who volunteered to help nurse the soldiers, including Clara Barton, who would later found the American Red Cross, and Louisa May Alcott, author of the Civil War-era classic Little Women.
By Sandy Eller
While there were those who chose to avoid the paint, I wasn’t one of them.
The phone was clearly a privilege and it's important for teenagers to learn about consequences, accountability and trust.
While it is not the purpose of this article to present a dissertation on the Torah’s views on evolution, suffice it to say this is a very controversial topic and that strong arguments exist on both sides.
By Irwin Cohen
Jewish baseball history was made by the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds on Sunday, September 21, 1941, as the team had four Jews in its starting lineup – the first and thus far only time that’s happened in the major leagues.
We read books of poems and prose – Some of these and some of those. Read some too, and you’ll agree, Books are good for you and me!
By Libi Astaire
Even when the mob threatened to kill her children that were in the house, she refused to give them any information.
By Sandy Eller
Somehow, no matter how you choose to spend your down time, food always manages to factor into the equation.
Her manner of speaking was that of a person from the charedi world.
By Yaffa Ganz
A list can contain not four, not fourteen, but even forty or more items all at one time (although, I’d suggest you try and limit yourself if you want to keep your sanity).
Even a kindergarten student can understand how the pennies collectively put in the pushka can add to real money that can help a kallah buy linens or feed a family for a week.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and some kids are resilient and are able to form a positive sense of self regardless of the way in which they were parented.
There is never a frown on any of the faces of the thousands of workers who greet, meet, and seat in Disney’s many properties.
Officer Waisman then continued his rescue attempt, pulling another from the surf.
"Every year we think it's the best, yet somehow, it gets even better,” said Michael Wohl, a Chabad Chayil supporter.
Failure to act in a timely manner can result in delayed release of the body, delayed burial, and other complications.
The bolder women joined in the fight and for some time there was a lively hair pulling in the street.
By Alanna Fine
A large part of me was left wondering why his parents didn’t explain what divorce was and why we had to be his introduction to the topic.
Luz never married. “When she died,” Dwork said, “her nephew was going through her apartment, sorting out her effects, and he found a suitcase of these letters.
Ridley argues that as a society we are constantly building on an exchange of ideas.
The Lake George area has a historical depth to it, is filled with natural beauty and has a whole host of fun for those with an adventurous streak.
As a teen, I found essays by people like William F. Buckley Jr. and Lewis Thomas enthralling.
The series follows six Modern Orthodox singles in New York City as they navigate the dating scene, dealing with set-ups, mess-ups, and, particularly in the first episode, mix-ups.
I would hope that people who have been helped in any situation would express gratitude.
While honoring his deceased relatives through his work, Sendak simultaneously mocked those survivors with whom he grew up.
They see these sites and all the other avenues available on the web as part of a fantasy world and convince themselves that they will not be held accountable for their actio
By Pnina Baim
If done properly, painting a room can be done in just a few hours with minimal cleanup. The key is, of course, preparation.
While boys’ toys often involve principles inherent in math and science, girls’ toys focus on imagination and creativity.
By Rhona Lewis
With their skills in finance and trade, and the network they naturally shared with European Jews, they played an important economic role in the sugar trade and the shipping industry.
How did you view the Nazis during the Holocaust and how do you view them now?
A "party" atmosphere has invaded our celebrations.
He was in an unforeseen situation and probably felt threatened. No police psychologist could talk him down. He was, after all, a gorilla.
A large percentage of graduates have become rebbetzins and teachers in day schools and yeshivas all over the world.
ZOA Florida participated in the IAC Celebrate Israel Festival on Sunday, May 22.
Traditionally, the term chesed shel emes refers to the chesed (good deed) of taking care of those who have passed from life in this world. The niftar (deceased) cannot repay in any way. It is the ultimate form of benevolence.
Salinger was raised as an Orthodox Jew, and his later turmoil regarding his Jewish identity is the key to understanding his life and work.
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