July 23rd, 2009 by Rocky Mountain Jew
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Sometimes, in the anger, protest, defensiveness of people, the victim is forgotten.
Take what’s going on in Israel today. After years of observation from social welfare and medical professionals, a woman is arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Her child, aged 3, weighs 15 pounds. Think about that - it’s just a little over twice the [...]
October 16th, 2008 by Shana Goldberg
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Though in theory holidays are a time of celebration, it’s a universally accepted fact that in reality they can also be quite stressful. The most common and oft-cited holiday stress is the typical family reunion riddled with volatile emotions and difficult relationships. For us Jews, however, holiday stress can be less soulful and simply more [...]