Be Mindful Of Hidden Cholim
I knew that there would be many women at this Chanukah party who, like me, were reeling over the news that a friend of ours had been niftar a couple of days earlier from cancer. We were beyond shocked.
View ArticleThe Joy Of Venting
I know that in the great scheme of things, these irritants are minor, but they do tend to add up.
View ArticleSelf-Directed Bullying And The Shield Of David
Internal bullying is a private version of lashon harah.
View ArticleBarking Dogs Don’t Matter
Anyone who walks on a regular basis has likely, on more than one occasion, been startled by the enraged barking of an angry dog, eyes ablaze with fury, clawing frantically at the fence thankfully...
View ArticleThe Walking Wounded: Children Of Survivors
Hitler's destruction of the Jewish family continued long after the liberation.
View ArticleThe Plague Of Hefkerness
If I am a victim of some mishap, let it be because of my own shortcomings, not someone else’s.
View ArticleTaking Your Head Out Of The Sand
The fact is more people are getting cancer – but not necessarily dying from it. Many are cured, or at least are in remission for years.
View ArticleIt Started With A Sneeze (Part 1)
Don't we all complain about being tired or having aches and pains somewhere?
View ArticleIt Started With A Sneeze (Part 2)
As I mentioned in Part One, my journey to diagnosis was launched by a simple sneeze that caused a sharp pain for a few seconds in July 2017. And that was the only time that happened.
View ArticleIt Started With A Sneeze (Conclusion)
My all powerful Father hadn’t protected me. He had let a biological bogeyman grab me.
View Article‘Drinking The Kool-Aid’
In cyberspace, the virtual sky's the limit in the game of one-upmanship.
View Article‘Domestic Dystopia’
Young children observe and absorb even the tiniest details of their parents behaviors.
View ArticleMegillat Esther Vs. Megillat Mordechai
Looking at the story, one could argue that Mordechai was somewhat responsible for what happened and it was only through Esther’s heroic sacrifice that the Jews were saved.
View ArticleReality Check
Being positive and upbeat is a valuable weapon in the battle to stay healthy.
View ArticleGuarding Against Amalek
Truth be told, if you were to ask graduate students in ancient history who Amalek was, you’d likely get blank stares.
View ArticleHonoring Our Differences
As Torahdik Jews we are expected to view every day as Parents Day.
View ArticleTorah And The Marshmallow
The inevitable conclusion of the study was that holding back, delaying gratification, leads to a more stable and positive life.
View ArticleSacrificing Children On The Altar Of Matrimony
Why did no one speak up and warn this young lady?
View Article‘No-ing’ vs. ‘Knowing’
Don't assume that the "no" from a doctor is based on "know"ledge.
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