ADD/ADHD: A New Approach to an Old Problem
For a child with ADD/ADHD life is a series of disconnected events that always end up being their fault. Imagine growing up in a world where you are constantly upsetting people around you, and you have no idea why. These children get used to feelings of rejection and disapproval. Studies indicate that even when at play, they have a negative impact on their environment. Their world consists of being yelled at, lectured, or punished for one thing or another.
On Friday morning, the 3rd of Tevet (December 10th), Barkai Yeshivah welcomed Rishon LeSion, Rabbi Shelomo Amar, Chief Rabbi of Israel. It was an erev Shabbat that the students of Barkai will not soon forget. 
With great anticipation and excitement, Magen David Yeshivah students were honored with a visit from the Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar from Israel. The visit generated tremendous enthusiasm from the over five hundred 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who were privileged to be in presence of the renowned Rishon L’Zion.
Recently, a longtime friend of mine, Rabbi Sholom Avtzon, invited me to see the yeshiva where he teaches: the United Lubavitch Yeshiva. 
Said Mrs. Baila Rosenberg*, a 34-year-old mother of six from Williamsburg who had just donated her kidney to a needy recipient the day before, “It was a match made in heaven. And she told me, ‘I owe you so much! I owe you my life,’ but I said, ‘no, you don’t owe me anything. I gave up my kidney to Hashem, and He decided that you were the one to receive it.’” 
The Maimonides Cancer Center—Brooklyn’s only dedicated cancer center—has been designated as a “Breast Imaging Center of Excellence” by the American College of Radiology, a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists. This designation recognizes the cancer center for earning accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.
DakShin Glatt Kosher Indian Bistro, a wonderful addition to the Manhattan Kosher dining scene, has arrived on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This culinary treasure house, presenting authentic cuisine of the Indian sub-continent, is under the strict kosher supervision of the O.K. Labs, its kitchen always supervised by a mashgiach tamedi.
Most mothers would agree that style plays a pivotal role in shaping their daughters’ personalities and defining their sense of style. The boutique Stylelicious fills a unique niche as a go-to store for moms and teens where they can find exceptional accessories at great prices. 
The Charles Bronfman Prize is now accepting nominations for its 2011 award cycle. The prize celebrates the vision and endeavor of an individual or team of individuals under 50 years of age whose humanitarian work is of universal benefit. Its goal is to bring public recognition to dynamic, young innovators from around the world whose Jewish values infuse their humanitarian accomplishments, providing inspiration for generations to come.
On Sunday November 7th, 11 community women ran in the ING New York City Marathon. For several of the women it was their first time participating. They spent many months training, and reached their goals with a thrilling sense of accomplishment as they all completed the marathon in its entirety. .jpg)
Gloria and Shaul Nakash recently opened their home for an event celebrating the relationship between the Sephardic community and UJA Federation of New York.
Yeshivah of Flatbush principals were truly excited to introduce Charles Anteby, Director of Volunteer Services of Sephardic Bikur Holim to all the Lower Division children. Anteby visited the school to jump-start a powerful hesed program whose success literally lies in the students’ hands. 
An exciting program for 7th and 8th grade girls and their mothers was recently held at Hillel Yeshiva. The theme was “Follow Your Dreams. If Not Now, When?”