Very Important People
Serebryanski has a way of breaking through barriers
Chris LeppekNov 10, 2011
THE simple truth: Its very difficult not to like Rabbi Yossi Serebryanski. Kids like him, so do old folks. Reform Jews seek him out, as do his fellow Orthodox, and...
Children’s Jim Shmerling wanted a career combining law, medicine, business, kids — and he found it
Andrea JacobsOct 22, 2010
THE upward route to the office of Dr. Jim Shmerling, The Childrens Hospitals president and CEO, is a labyrinth of bright open spaces, arching ceilings, pastel...
Underdog champ
Chris LeppekNov 05, 2009
ITS far from a secret that David Lane has a thing for the underdog. He is ready and willing to defend societys most unpopular, even loathed, figures everyone from...
The whirlwind: Mother of six, PhD candidate, teacher, rebbetzin
Andrea JacobsNov 05, 2009
RIVKA Alter swoops through the front door and apologizes for a glitch in her tightly coordinated schedule. I have to take the kids to BMH-BJ but Ill be right back....
