February 23, 2025

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Bomb Hoax at Local Shul

According to police, a suspicious box was left in front of Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck on December 23 to create a scare. A bomb

What a Pain in the Back!!

Have you ever experienced pain in your back? Maybe a sharp twinge after bending down to lift a pen off the floor? Or perhaps a

The Power of Speech

When we meet up with someone whom we haven’t seen in a while, one of the first things we generally say is “You look great!”

Fighting Obesity by Design

I recently spent a couple of days at Disneyworld with my sister and brother and their families, who were visiting from Israel. As we walked

Unconsummated

Planning a wedding involves endless preparations. A hall is booked, the perfect floral arrangements are chosen, table linens are ordered and a delectable menu is

Heat

I am not sure who invented marriage. You take two people from two different families, two different backgrounds, two different ways of being raised and,

Speaking of Kids

I seriously dread Parent-Teacher conferences. And I say this as a teacher (I teach high school English at a local mesifta.) As a parent, I

The Bad Playdate

We have all been there: The friend whom your child begs to have over. The friend who also likes dried fruit! The friend who also

Falls – Am I At Risk?

With the icy winter months upon us, now is the time to address the risk factors of falls affecting us and our loved ones. The

Making a Plan

As both a parent and educator, I find myself using the phrase, “What’s your plan?” countless times throughout the week. Whether in response to my

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