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May 20, 2013
5:07 pm

Wanted: Dead (?) or Alive

Just last week, I received a request from a contact abroad to look into burial options for her in Israel. And to ask me, specifically, that question is like asking......

November 13, 2012
4:11 pm

‘Rising’ After Sandy

We all have moments when we attribute an event to either the Hand of G-d, or to circumstance, or somewhere in the middle. So, in the aftermath of Sandy, whichever......

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October 24, 2012
9:08 am

Don’t fall into the gap

This is Lech Lecha week. This is what IT is all about for me and, I am sure, so many others. IT, meaning religion. IT, meaning my being part......

August 21, 2012
10:17 am

‘Tis The (Aliyah) Season

In honor of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rabbi Avi and Dr. Shulamis Pollak, who are making Aliyah today with their five children (ages 1-10) and dog, Lila. It is boiling......

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August 13, 2012
9:04 am

There’s Gold and There’s Gold

Aly Raisman USA Gold Medal Winner Newton, Mass USA Aly, There is nothing more inspiring than a 'youngin' bringing home a gold medal. It was awesome to watch in 1976 when Nadia Comaneci won,......

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August 7, 2012
1:03 pm

Israel on the cheap

Yesterday, due to a glitch, roundtrip tickets to Israel were sold between $300 and $400... a metziya or bargain in any language. Whether you purchased or not, you should always......