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BEIJING — Being treated to a hot pot meal is one of my most dreaded social situations in China. Hot pot is like Chinese fondue. A large pot of meat stock bubbles in the center of the table, and fresh meat, fish, vegetables and tofu are dropped inside. You dip the cooked foods in a sesame sauce and drink the flavorful soup. More ... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—No one doubts that retiring Maj-Gen. Elazar-Stern, head of the IDF's Human Resources Department, is a brave man. He has faced more than his share of bullets during his 34-year military career. More ... "Relevancy" is a constant of any community organization that values longevity, viability and continued member participation as organizational goals. When first installed as President, of the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations (AJF) in July 2007, the AJF celebrated its 24th birthday. More ... Why me? Why now? Maybe they made a mistake? I guess I just couldn't dodge that bullet any longer. How am I going to break the news to my 94 year old father? These were some of my initial reactions to my diagnosis of prostate cancer. They preceded the more clinical questions; is it localized? What treatment is right for me? Where and how do I find a doctor? More ... "Preparing for the High Holidays " means…what? Buying the brisket? Getting new clothing? Making sure you have your synagogue tickets ready? Yes, it does mean all of this, and more. May we suggest that as you prepare for the Holidays, you take some time to do a bit of reading? More ... My heart is pounding. I peek around corners. Walk on tiptoe. Like an actress in some "B" movie, I assume an expression of pure innocence as I approach the living room thermostat. Discovery could be imminent. I reach for the dial that controls the temperature in our house. More ... With the economy in a downturn, we are all facing challenging times. The cost of food and gas is going through the roof, foreclosures are rising, heating oil is more expensive, and people are struggling to make ends meet. More ... This past Sunday, Aug. 10, was the fast day of Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av. Am Yisroel, our nation, mourned the loss of the destruction of our Holy Temple in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. What can we say now? We are left with a void that is indescribable. More ... |
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