Get refusal is an issue to which secular courts have yet to find an adequate solution because of constraints implicating freedom of religion and the state’s prohibition against entanglement with religious doctrine. In New Jersey, the issue has been undecided for several decades, with the trial courts remaining divided on the issue of

Leonid was my second cousin, but we never met. His father, Avrum, born in 1909 in Chudnov, Ukraine, was my father’s first cousin. While our fathers may have met, and even played together as babies, sadly, they never had an opportunity to bond as a family. My father, born in 1911, left Chudnov with his family and

Some of my best friends are empty nesters and a large percentage of my clients are empty nesters. In addition, I am an empty nester. We are all part of a population whose children have grown up and left home. The first symptom of being an empty nester is noticing the bedroom spaces are poorly used and do not reflect current needs.

New Jersey is among the minority of states requiring divorced parents to pay for college tuition on behalf of their children. While there are many criticisms of this particular law, including the disparate treatment between requiring payment from divorce parents but not those who remain married, there are many aspects of this law that makes

After receiving his BA in philosophy from the University of Illinois, Rabbi Matt LeVee spent three years in Jerusalem where he advanced his education in Jewish studies at Schapell’s/Darche Noam Yeshiva. During weekends off, Rabbi LeVee would go on dates, hoping to find his future wife. One afternoon when he entered the kitchen in

This time of year, many people are planning to take vacations to warmer climates or to lovely, snowy ski areas—or both. In response to several requests from clients, friends and readers, I present this column of packing tips and a story. There always has to be a story. I want to share this information because I learned the hard

As most individuals realize, creating an estate plan that includes a revocable trust, pour-over will, property power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act authorization provides benefits both during life and at death. During life, the plan gives directions regarding

Writing this column has made me realize I am a storyteller by nature. Each of my clients has a fascinating story and sometimes as I work with them, I live out a story worth telling. I like to share the heartwarming stories, the funny stories and in this case, the empowering ones.

Recently I was

(Courtesy of Chai Lifeline) More than 1,100 children living with serious illnesses and their families got into the Chanukah spirit at Chai Lifeline’s annual chanukah party, held Dec. 11 at the Art Factory in Paterson, New Jersey. The “street fair” themed event, which was sponsored by Chemed Health, drew families from across

Dr. Yosef Golowa MD, FSIR, shares some of the latest treatments for men with enlarged prostates.

What are some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?

An enlarged prostate is the most common cause of urinary problems in men as they get older.

Jews are among the 40 million Americans struggling with substance addiction. What makes diagnosis and treatment challenging are the myths—the most pervasive being that addiction is not a Jewish issue—and the stigma leading many Jews to hide their abuse and not seek recovery. Studies and data from treatment providers

Jews are among the 40 million Americans struggling with substance addiction. What makes diagnosis and treatment challenging are the myths—the most pervasive being that addiction is not a Jewish issue—and the stigma leading many Jews to hide their abuse and not seek recovery. Studies and data from treatment providers