Yitzhak Rabin assumed office as the first native born Israeli Prime Minister. Rabin was born in Jerusalem on March 1, 1922. Before he got involved in politics he was an Israeli statesman and soldier. In 1968,after he retired from the army, he became Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, and during this time he formed amazing relationships with many US leaders. In 1974 he was elected prime minister.
Father’s Day is not a Jewish holiday, however we are taught to honor our fathers and mothers. Whether you choose to celebrate or not, Father’s Day has a very interesting history. Unlike Mother’s Day which became a holiday in 1914, thanks to President Woodrow Wilson, Father’s Day didn’t officially become a holiday until 1972.
By now you have probably noticed that this is the season of color. Makeup, clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry are a riot of colors. It’s time to expand your makeup and wardrobe with a burst of color, maybe one you haven’t thought of trying. Have fun with the vast array of color choices this summer. If you have been conservative in your color choices, you can start with a pretty handbag or buy a piece of gorgeous colorful jewelry.
Former US President Bill Clinton and Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel joined elderly Holocaust survivors recently to mark the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s two decades of preserving the memory of the millions of people who died at the hands of the Nazis.
Jews first appeared in Morocco more than two millennia ago. The first substantial Jewish settlements developed after the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The Jews lived in relative tranquility, allowed to maintain their status as a distinct nation until Constantine made Christianity the law of the land in the 4th century. The Jews were held in contempt until the Muslims conquered the land in the 7th century.
Do you always have to be right? Do you need to be in control? If so, you may be causing yourself undo stress. We hold on to so many things that cause us pain, stress and suffering—and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress-free and happy—we cling to them. It’s time to give up all the negativity in your life.
“It’s hard even for me to get my head around this story even though I lived it,” he confessed, as he recalled the moment when he discovered that the illness had attacked his body for the third time. “I was in music camp with my class, on the beach at Caesarea. At some point, I sat alone on the sand, watching the sunset. I had a gnawing, undefined bad feeling. Something was not right but I didn’t understand what. It was only when I got home that I realized the cancer was back—again. I needed treatment immediately.”
The PillCam Colon 2, A Much More Comfortable Alternative to a Colonoscopy
Nobody really wants to get a colonoscopy, but once you reach a certain age, it’s important. If you’re absolutely averse to colonoscopies, there’s new technology in town to check the colon for pre-cancerous polyps or malignant tumors. All you have to do is swallow a disposable camera that’s embedded in a jelly-bean sized pill. Several hours later, a doctor can view the panoramic images produced by cameras at both sides of the capsule. The device is said to be endowed with artificial intelligence because of its sensory perception and the way it knows how to conserve energy until it starts transmitting relevant images at pertinent times.
Recently, Rosman was asked to consult on Warsaw’s new Museum of the History of Polish Jews, which opened on April 19, the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising—on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto.
This impressive museum, which received extensive financial and political support from the Polish government, signals a new attitude when it comes to Polish history; that Poland is actually a “commonwealth of many nations,” and that Poland’s Jewish history is an important component of that new philosophy. This new Jewish museum symbolizes the new Poland.
You attend a wedding — the food is tasty, the music is loud and the chuppah is magnificent, but one thing stands out in your mind — the bride. She looks breathtaking, her hair is perfect and the natural colors of her makeup emphasize her striking features, but you decide that it’s her dress that is catching everyone’s attention. It’s one of the most gorgeous dresses you have ever seen, and when you find out that it came from a gemach you’re astounded.
A national anthem written more than 50 years before the birth of the state for which it was composed, Hatikvah has served as a source of hope and inspiration for Jews who have found themselves in the most dire of circumstances. During the darkest hours of the Holocaust, Jews defied their tormentors by singing the song’s powerful lyrics. The SS could not stop them.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is collaborating with The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (Clal) and its Rabbis Without Borders Program to launch a new initiative, Sacred Stories: A Living Commentary on the Hebrew Bible and American Jewish History.
For several years, the SAFE Foundation has been talking to children in our community about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. They are always happy to hear from young adults who have heeded their warnings and have chosen to abstain from these substances. They recently heard from three young community members who they are very proud of.
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive when things aren’t going well at work or with the family. Our society understands that and has responded to the problem with a bevy of self-help books and power of positive thinking messages. It’s still pretty impossible to have a positive attitude when you lose a job, a marriage fails, or a child is struggling with health problems. While it is possible to exude self-confidence that is reinforced by positive affirmations, it takes consistent effort. Here are some suggestions.
