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Book Reviews

Above And Beyond

By Rosally Saltsman

For those who doubt or entirely disbelieve the phenomenon, this book will change your mind.

South Florida

South Florida Officials Plant Trees for Tu B’Shevat

By Shelley Benveniste

The event was held in cooperation with the Miami-Dade Chapter of Wizo women's organization.

South Florida

Child Abuse Evening Of Awareness

By Shelley Benveniste

The mission of JCW,” said Seewald, “is simply to prevent, educate, and heal.

South Florida

Rabbi Ben Gonsher Honored By NCSY

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Gonsher grew up in an outreach-focused home in Omaha, Nebraska, where he regularly saw his parents serve as a driving force in the community.

Book Reviews

Aliyahlogue

By Chana Tova Sokol

Cyrelle Simon lived for over 45 years in West Lafayette, Indiana, where she and her late husband, Purdue biology professor Edward H. Simon, held many volunteer leadership positions in the Jewish community.

Features / Food

Inspiration, Education And More At Annual Kosher Food Bloggers Conference

By Sandy Eller

There is a lot of creativity in the food blogging community and not only in the kitchen.

Restaurant Review

Clever And Flavorful

By Sandy Eller

One of the best perks of writing about restaurants is that we often have the opportunity to taste a broad sampling of menu items and the chef at Brasserie Halevi kept up a steady stream of food to our table.

Features On The Jewish World

The Burial Of The ‘Bar Kochba Bones’

By Saul Jay Singer

Agudat Yisrael led a forceful protest in the Knesset deploring the fact that these defenders of Israel had never been given a proper Jewish burial.

Baseball Insider

Au Revoire, Sy Berger And Alvin Dark

By Irwin Cohen

A famous face from that first '52 Topps set was Alvin Dark, who died in his South Carolina home recently at 92.

Israeli Real Estate Guide / Product Promotion

The Development Trend and Demand for Apartments in the Revived Center of Jerusalem

By Jewish Press Staff

Africa Israel Residences is marketing 3 prestigious projects at the heart of the city under its “Luxury Collection” brand.

Features On The Jewish World / Travel

Shalom From Kenya

By Rhona Lewis

Jews integrated into life in Kenya to such an extent that in 1955, Israel Somen, who had worked extensively on the Lunatic Line (the colloquial name for the railway that was forged madly through forests and ravines, troops of tribesmen and lions) was elected the mayor of Nairobi.

Parenting Our Children

Milestones: Checking In Grade By Grade

By Rifka Schonfeld

Because I get phone calls about this all the time, I have put together a quick “cheat sheet” with milestones for reading, writing, and math from first grade through high school.

For the Home / Potpourri

Remembering When

By Sandy Eller

If you have ever tried to organize the different sized roller blades in your garage, you will appreciate the wisdom of the roller skates we had when we were little.

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

I surprise my wife with gifts, large and small.

On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer

Misguided Advice

By Cheryl Kupfer

The role of the rav has expanded to include situations that have nothing to do with halacha.

From the Paper / Features

A Tale Of Two Trees

By Yaffa Ganz

It was a perfect sample of G-d's very own winter handiwork.

West Coast Happenings

A Voice For A New Generation

By Jeanne Litvin

Pachter decided that bringing positive energy into the world is more important than any fears or personal obstacles.

Glimpses Into American Jewish History

The American Indian: Descended From The Ten Lost Tribes? (Part II)

By Dr. Yitzchok Levine

Penn wrote the following to a friend in England: “I found them [the Indians of the eastern shore of North America] with like countenances with the Hebrew race; and their children of so lively a resemblance to them that a man would think himself in Duke’s place, or Barry street, in London, when he sees them.”

Parenting Our Children

Small Steps. Big Change.

By Rifka Schonfeld

The reason behind this is that when we ask our brains and bodies to make drastic changes, our fight or flight response kicks in and we become paralyzed.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Joan Peters: The Myth “Of From Time Immemorial”

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

In 1939, Chuchill challenged the common notion that Jewish immigration to Palestine uprooted Arabs

Teens and Twenties

What ‘Type’ Are You?

By Rachaili Mozes

People’s clothing can earn them a derogative title, or even an assumption of their personality! This is wrong in so many ways.

Teens and Twenties

Why Is Music Education Important?

By Leah Mishael

In the hands of a child with talent, passion and persistence, an instrument can change a life.

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

They are like children keeping count of who changed how many diapers each day.

South Florida

Beis Chana's ‘Passages’ a Musical Success

By Shelley Benveniste

The musical production was beautifully performed by the middle school students.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Beauty Pageant And The Ugly Truth

By Shelley Benveniste

Greige offered a post of her own. She said, “I was very cautious to avoid being in any photo or communication with Miss Israel.” She contends that she was photobombed.

South Florida

Hachnossos Kallah Of Greater Miami To Hold 31st Benefit Tea

By Shelley Benveniste

This year, 40 couples were helped. The organization needs the support of the extended Jewish community so that it can continue in its important work.

Book Reviews

Reviving The Torah Ideal

By Rabbi Dr. Moshe Y. Miller

In the introduction to the first volume, R. Katz discusses the Torah ideal, arguing that the Torah’s laws are intended to craft the perfect man and are not to be regarded as ends unto themselves.

South Florida

Agudath Israel Of Florida Holds Shabbos Of Chizuk

By Shelley Benveniste

A highlight of the evening was the video produced by the Kleinman Family Holocaust Education Center on the legendary Agudah askan Reb Elimelech (Mike) Tress, a true Jewish hero.

South Florida

Peter Emanuel Goldman, Man Of Many Worlds

By Shelley Benveniste

Until recently his films were largely forgotten, but with their release last year on DVD by Re:Voir Video in Paris they are once again available.

Features On The Jewish World

The Reform Movement’s Rejection Of The Balfour Declaration

By Saul Jay Singer

Though the CCAR supported the Jewish right to emigrate to Eretz Yisrael, it strenuously objected to defining Palestine as the Jewish homeland.

Arts

From The Shah To The Rebbe: The Tale Of An Artist

By Elliot Resnick

Nouril concluded he had no choice: He had to become more observant.

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

I find his mother to be a difficult person and my nature is to stay away from people like that.

Recipes

Tu B'Shevat Recipes

By Jewish Press Staff

Here are some recipes to make your Chag La’Illanot a festive one.

For the Home

How To Vacation Just For Two

By Pnina Baim

Does standing under the chuppah signal the end of our dream of romance and beautiful sunsets?

Teens and Twenties

Tefillah On The Train

By S. Goldfarb

We aren't at a platform; we are underground, just sitting there.

West Coast Happenings

Jewish Community Mourns Loss Of Dr. Esther Rose Lowy

By Jeanne Litvin

Dr. Lowy believed passionately in higher education for both men and women and would stop at nothing to assist young students in achieving their educational goals.

Book Reviews

All The Lincoln That’s Fit To Print

By Aharon Ben Anshel

It’s almost pointless to try to summarize all of the fascinating information that Holzer’s research unearthed.

Book Reviews

In His Own Words

By Dr. Yitzchok Levine

The special charm of these letters is their immediacy and authenticity of emotion and description.

Parenting Our Children

Teacher Training: What First-Year Teachers Need to Know

By Rifka Schonfeld

Why is there such a steep learning curve for teachers? And what can we, as educators and community activists, do better in the educational system and keep first-year teachers in the job?

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

Often both girls and boys compare their date to their parents.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Belinda Hickey: Promoting Israel

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

We love the food, the hotels, and even the wildlife. We love the Israelis.

Features On The Jewish World

Ports Of Call: The Jews Of Sicily And Naples

By Jewish Press Staff

Few traces remain of the glory days of Jewish life in the kingdoms of Sicily and Naples, but the demise wasn’t due to the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius. Rather it was a manmade volcano called the Edict of Expulsion from Spain – and not even an invitation to return in Shevat of 1740 could […]

Teens and Twenties

My City

By Dina Green

Garbage in your streets, my city Wind-blown litter, lonely men

Teens and Twenties

Jerusalem

By Dina Green

I love you in your blazing heat my aching feet dragging in your streets.

Teens and Twenties

The Fortress

By Chayala Nachum

These monsters constantly attack When we dare to try to fight back

Parenting Our Children

Readers: Ages And Stages

By Rifka Schonfeld

With so many new cases of ADHD reported each year, it is important to help children learn how to sit still.

Marriage and Relationships

Where Have All The Good Jewish Men Gone?

By Miriam Kosman

Perhaps today’s accomplished woman can wrestle all the lions and tigers and bears by herself, but when she does, she may not have a lot of room left in her life for vulnerability.

South Florida

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Celebrates Chanukas HaBayis

By R. Schwartz

The occasion marked the unveiling of a new 20,000 square foot educational building on the yeshiva’s south campus located on North Miami Beach Blvd. and a new dormitory on the Klurman Campus located on Miami Gardens Drive.

South Florida

Torah Academy Of Boca Raton Holds Chanukah Benefit Concert

By Shelley Benveniste

The boys’ choir led off the evening with a lively medley of Chanukah songs...

South Florida

It's My Opinion: Fool’s Gold And The Mother Lode

By Shelley Benveniste

Remarkably, the women in each story came to the same conclusion: dealing with this illness had actually changed their lives for the good.

South Florida

35th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival: A Big Success

By Yehuda Obermeyer

Over 10,000 people on three floors and three balconies of the overflowing Gulfstream Park and Casino participated.

South Florida

Coast Guard Auxiliary Inducts Flotilla Commander Isaac Rosenberg

By Shelley Benveniste

His only accommodations usually involve kosher food and adherence to various halachot he needs to deal with while at sea.

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

The Moroccan wife's chief pride is showing that she ought to win the prize for the most attentive and solicitous spouse and mother.

Potpourri

Safe And Warm

By Mordechai Schmutter

Dear Mordechai, How do I prevent my Smartphone from breaking the first time I drop it? Shattered in Pieces

Parenting Our Children

Regaining A Teenager’s Trust

By Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch

Teens-at-risk feel alienated from their parents and often believe that no one is interested in hearing about their problems.

Teens and Twenties

It All Comes Out In The Wash

By Rayzel Reich

This past Friday it was finally almost official. It was going to happen. Be’ezras Hashem.

From the Paper / Features

Autumn, Elections And Birds

By Yaffa Ganz

Most of the time we don’t even notice the magnificent canvas above our heads.

Parenting Our Children

Sleep Issues: Routine, Bedwetting And More

By Rifka Schonfeld

While encouraging your child to take responsibility for bed-wetting (like asking him to change the sheets), remember that it is important not to get angry or make him feel guilty.

Baseball Insider

Nearly A Century Of Memories

By Irwin Cohen

As the years flew by, one thing remained constant in Sid’s life – the New York Yankees.

Arts

One Man Faces Art

By Samuel Schloss

Being the son of an Orthodox rabbi who witnessed my artwork without scorn was a green light for me to continue.

Marriage and Relationships

Dear Dr. Yael

By Dr. Yael Respler

Both parties need to become more tolerant of one another.

Impact Of Women On Jewish History/Prof. L. Jackson

Margot Klausner: The Multi-Talented Woman of Vision

By Prof. Livia Bitton-Jackson

Her cherished plan to take the Hebrew theater group Habimah to Eretz Yisrael was not greeted with enthusiasm by the actors.

For the Home

Cell Phone Gadgets

By Sandy Eller

As always, when it comes to electronics, you get what you pay for.

South Florida

It's My Opinion: A Chanukah Miracle

By Shelley Benveniste

He went on a hunger strike. He refused visitors. He seemed to have given up.

South Florida

Talmudic University’s 40th Gala Was Its Largest Event Ever

By Shelley Benveniste

Talmudic University, also known as Yeshiva v’Kollel Bais Moshe Chaim, was started in 1974.

South Florida

Governor Scott Visits Chabad Of South Broward

By Shelley Benveniste

Rabbi Tennenhaus explained that the lights of the menorah represent victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and an end to terror and tyranny.

South Florida

Grand Opening Of Florida Grill Steakhouse

By Shelley Benveniste

Luscious chicken dishes include grilled chicken pargiot with curry onion, chicken schnitzel, grilled chicken, and stuffed breast of chicken with Dijon sauce.

South Florida

Chabad of Miami Beach: Something For Everyone

By Shelley Benveniste

The Chabad House in Miami Beach held events every night of the recent Chanukah holiday.

Book Reviews

Mysterious Manuscripts

By Dr. Rivkah Blau

His phenomenal memory encompassed the Written Torah, the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud, and all the major commentaries.

Parenting Our Children

Change Is Hard

By Rifka Schonfeld

As we said, you cannot get rid of a bad habit, you can only change it. But, how?

Teens and Twenties

Your Rights Are At Stake

By Miriam K.

If you're part of the 95% of Americans who own an Apple device, you're being spied on at this very moment.

On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer

One Word At A Time

By Jewish Press Staff

Parents should be quick to say something positive to a child even as they chide him or her for bad behavior.

Glimpses Into American Jewish History

The American Indian: Descended From The Ten Lost Tribes? (Part I)

By Dr. Yitzchok Levine

There were many who believed that some North America Indians were descended from Jews.

Parenting Our Children

Enjoying The Single Life

By Dr. Yael Respler

I think a major problem within the "single" community is the pressure to get married ASAP.

Parenting Our Children

Lions, And Tigers, And Bears, Oh My! The Scary Truth About PANDAS

By Rifka Schonfeld

In order to diagnose separation anxiety, these symptoms must not be isolated and must occur for more than four weeks consecutively.

Recipes

"Soup"er Suppers

By Mindy Rafalowitz

Soup could really be a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies on a daily basis, but most kids I know can’t stand “icky things” swimming around in their soup bowl.

Features On The Jewish World

Fischer And Spassky: Two Infamous Jewish Anti-Semites

By Saul Jay Singer

An incredible child protégé and a world chess champion, Boris Spassky (1937- ), best known for his “Match of the Century” loss in Reykjavík to Fischer, will always be inexorably tied to the latter.

Book Reviews

A YA Secret No Longer

By Bracha Goetz

Who hasn’t experienced how hard it can be to fit in?

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