As we wrote last month, Rebbetzin Weinberg, zt”l, was an integral part of Baltimore for as long as anyone can remember. During those many years, her door – and her heart – were open to all. Not just to those from any one narrow segment of the community, not just to those who were influential, [...]
Interview
“Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” This line from Coleridge’s “Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner” pretty much sums up our community’s educational dilemma. How ironic it is to live in America, surrounded by educational opportunities, yet be unwilling to drink of their parnassa-giving waters. There are good reasons, of course. Which parents do [...]
This September, a 19-year-old girl in New York was texting while driving and hit a man on a bicycle delivering Chinese food. The man is in a coma and seems to be brain dead. The girl has been released from jail on $5,000 bail. This very sad and scary story gave the WWW the impetuous [...]
For over 20 years, Dr. Bergman has used psychodrama and drama therapy to help people grow, change, and fulfill their dreams. A visitor to Dr. Bergman’s spacious new office here in Baltimore would see many “different” objects in his psychotherapy room.
Dr. Jakobovits, how frightened should we be about the swine flu? How careful should we be? Should we avoid crowds, airplanes, etc.?
Nathan Lewin, the dean of American Orthodox attorneys, is also one of the most prominent attorneys in the United States. He has defended clients as diverse as Richard Nixon, Meir Kahane, the Lubavitcher rebbe, former attorney general Edwin Meese, actress Jodie Foster, and Sholom Rubashkin
Sitting in his spacious office, the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Jacob of Atlanta is surrounded – enveloped, actually – in books. A noted scholar and prolific author, Rabbi Emanuel Feldman is one of the deans of the American rabbinate
As a result of the Task Force findings, a new organization, Shemesh, was created as a program of The Associated. Shemesh will serve, in a financially viable framework, as a source of support, advocacy, and resources for children with learning differences.
This winter, Targum Press will release The Jewish Teen’s Survival Guide, written by Rabbi Dovid Hochberg. The WWW had an opportunity to interview Rabbi Hochberg about his new book.
Get a group of mothers together, and the talk naturally turns to giving birth. The miracle and mystery of birth itself, along with the unique ways it happens, make it a topic of endless fascination.