June 17, 2009 / Columns

JFCS meets with government officials to boost funding and services

These difficult economic times require that we do everything possible to maximize the use of government resources available to us. More...

Noble soul, interfaith pioneer Zia Rahman is remembered

A FRIEND PASSES…

Zia Rahman was my friend. He was my teacher. He was a unique and special man whose wise, gentle demeanor belied the stereotypes that societies pin on others who are different. As Jews, we have confronted that throughout millennia. More...

Obama's Cairo speech outlined a realistic road to Middle East peace

JERUSALEM JOURNAL

As an entrepreneur, I see opportunities all around me. As a businessman, I must temper the temptation of running after opportunities with following the strategic goals I have set for my business. More...

The rebbitzin's recipes: 'EnLITEened' summer Shabbat specialties

COOKING

As the sun sets on Friday evening, the Sabbath Light approaches. It is the high "lite" of the Jewish week. It culminates the workweek with enlightened spirituality. More...

Our culture still does not appreciate the nurturing role of fathers

SALLY'S WORLD

When we brought our first baby home from the hospital, I thought I was ready for her. During my "confinement" in the maternity wing of the hospital More...