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SENSITIVITY TRAINING One of the challenges of living in Galus, in exile, is that inevitably we are influenced by the environment around us. Although we live in a malchus shel chesed, a government of kindness, in the land of America, we must be ever vigilant that we think like Torah Jews and not just like Americans. This is true in the way we dress, in the way we speak, and in the way we spend our time. Without realizing it, living in a		“HUMBLE, NOT MEEK” I don’t usually disagree publicly with lecturers, particularly when they are expressing opinions which are mostly consistent with my own. But there was one time when I felt that I had to speak up and object to one of the speaker’s expressions. It was at a lecture on the subject of self-absorption. The speaker characterized the time we live in as “the age of narcissism.” He argued that we live in an era when

ARE YOU PLANNING TO REMAIN IN YOUR OWN HOME AS YOU GROW OLDER?

Are you finding it more difficult to manage some daily tasks in your home? Do you or your family and friends have safety concerns about you living alone? As abilities diminish as part of the normal aging process, assistance or changes might be needed to maintain your independence and age...

DON’T MAKE A CHILUL HASHEM

The Torah says “Ush’martem mitzvosai va’asisem osam Ani Hashem velo sechalelu es Sheim Kadshi - You should guard My mitzvos and perform them for I am Hashem and you should not profane My Holy Name.” What exactly does it mean to guard the mitzvos? I would...

“UNIFORMITY AND UNIQUENESS”

One of the interesting paradoxes of human life is our tendency to copy one another and to try to “fit in” with friends and acquaintances, while simultaneously trying to be distinct from others, and to be our “own person.” The pressures of conformity are very strong in...

A BALANCED APPROACH: PART II

In our previous article we discussed the various components of balance. To review, there are three systems that interact in the body contributing to balance. The visual system provides feedback to the brain on where you are in space and where you are going via what you see, and the angle at...

CHEESY RUM BALLS

A great recipe made even better! It’s no secret that cheese cake is appreciated any time it’s offered but these little chocolate cheese balls make a Shavuos treat that’s just irresistible! And how about letting your kids roll the balls? They’ll have fun helping in...

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING MITZVAH?

Let me ask you a philosophical question. What is the hardest mitzvah in the Torah? The most difficult and challenging to fulfill? The Pirkei d’Rebbe Eliezer says that the hardest mitzvah is Kibud Av v’Eim, to honor one’s Father and Mother. This, of...

“FLOURISHING IN THE DESERT”

I trace back my love of poetry to Mr. Perle. He taught freshman English in the high school I attended. I remember him as diminutive in stature, but not at all diminutive in his ability to inspire reluctant students to read, and to actually enjoy, fine literature. He had a way of finding poets...

A BALANCED APPROACH

Everyone is familiar with the concept of balance. Keeping ourselves upright and preventing ourselves from falling. Have you ever wondered what it is that allows us to maintain our balance? If someone has balance dysfunction how can they work to improve their balance so they can walk and stand...

NOODLE PIZZA & MOM’S CREAMY PASTA BAKE

NOODLE PIZZA (For 1 large non-stick pizza pan or oven baking pan) Even if you don’t know how to make pizza dough, you can still make pizza! Try this noodle version of the classic pizza. It’s quick and easy and most important – scrumptious! Ingredients 400...