I really do. I hate crying so much that I avoid dramatic movies even if they won many Oscars. I never read sad books. I avoid telling heart wrenching tales. And yet, and yet, I am still moved. There are times when I hear our Bnei Mitzvah students read their prayers or Torah verses well, Continue Reading »
We are busy, too busy. There are too many chores to do, too many errands, too many work tasks, too many people to answer to, and too little time. Our activities seem unending, keeping track of our bills and bureaucracy is exhausting, and we just don’t have time to rest. The constant running around though Continue Reading »
Once in a while I encounter a person who “eats to live,” i.e., they eat what they need, what they must, and no more. My friend Lori is such a person. She is perpetually on a severely restricted diet in which she is constantly avoiding sugars and carbohydrates, and eats especially formulated high protein foods Continue Reading »
Losing a loved one is terribly painful. Even though we all know that some day we will all leave this world, when a loved one dies, it can be very difficult to accept. We dearly miss those who have left us: our parents, spouses, children, friends, and more. Too often, in times of death, survivors Continue Reading »