https://www.jewishpress.com The Newspaper for Every Jewish Home. Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:19:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://www.jewishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JP-Logo-200.jpg https://www.jewishpress.com 32 32 https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/as-good-as-your-words-part-2/2024/08/10/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:36:40 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=702494 The power of speech, both positive and negative is large part of our legacy as Jews. Guarding our speech is one of our foremost weapons in bringing blessing upon us or, G-d forbid, the opposite. We cannot underestimate the power of our words, as the following stories demonstrate.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-reward-for-a-mitzvah/2024/08/04/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:40:43 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=701738 The family told him that they would not be burying Eran but cremating him, instead. The Chassid was of course horrified by this information and started trying to convince them to have him buried. He called repeatedly until the family threatened to call the police if he bothered them again.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/fortuitous-encounters/2024/07/28/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:15:32 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=700709 Without a moment of hesitation, he jumped into the water, reached out to the listless hand, lifted up the body and brought the little girl to the shore.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/teshuva-tefillah-and-tzedakah/2024/07/21/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:10:27 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=699445 Although I sincerely asked for mechila on every subsequent visit, she refused to accept my money or my apology. Instead she unequivocally announced, I don’t want to talk to you! and proceeded to ignore me.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/saved-without-knowing/2024/07/14/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:10:55 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=698404 How many times does Hashem save us without our even knowing? Most of the time our bodies function, our appliances work, things go smoothly, and we aren’t even aware. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-hand-is-quicker-than-the-eye/2024/07/07/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:33:45 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=697486 Needless to say, in true Murphy’s Law fashion, I somehow managed to tip over the half-prepared bottle, thereby spilling powdered baby formula and liquid semi-prepared formula all over the dining room table, and wasting most of the powder in the sectioned-off Materna compartment.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/storm-of-the-century/2024/06/30/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:35:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=696376 The next morning when I woke up at dawn, the wind sounded fierce outside. I could hear frightening noises of destruction, but it was still too dark to see outside, and anyway as soon as I turned my phone on, there were all kinds of warnings to stay away from windows.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-beautiful-things-in-life/2024/06/23/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:11:54 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=695246 My mother insisted that I give this woman a hug. I refused. My mother continued to coax me to hug her and I resisted. Little by little my mother got me to go to her. I don’t exactly know how long it took but I eventually gave her a hug. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/helping-my-brothers-and-sisters/2024/06/16/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:11:47 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=694448 Let’s just say that I soon began covering the shortfall myself, and my group leader promptly stopped sending me the spreadsheets. And I countered by unearthing them anyway and continuing to fill the quota, most often without signing in.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/embracing-tradition/2024/06/09/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:41:51 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=693673 In this day and age, when there is so much intermarriage and assimilation, even in Israel, should we not be thankful that this young man married a Jewish girl. Their children will be Jewish, even if their chuppah wasn’t so much. There’s still hope for their future generations.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/a-breath-of-fresh-air/2024/06/02/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:20:21 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=692814 Shaindy tried to think logically. There must be some way to signal for help. She pulled out her cellphone and dialed her husband. No reception and no service. She tried dialing 911. That should work. No service again. No way to call anyone in this underground station.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/yes-it-really-happened-here/2024/05/26/ Sun, 26 May 2024 09:45:09 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=691718 This is a true story that happened to me several years ago, but it is a story that I will never forget. Because of it, I now have a “thing” about locking front doors, though, truth to tell, I was always careful about making sure that they were locked before leaving my house.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/warm-hands/2024/05/19/ Sun, 19 May 2024 10:41:21 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690621 Had so much time already passed since I took him to an amusement park and he was tall enough to go on a virtual reality ride? ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/passing-the-torch-3/2024/05/12/ Sun, 12 May 2024 10:41:41 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=690034 Yitzchak feels privileged to have been welcomed into Am Yisrael. Having been exposed extensively to the outside world, he understands that there is no other nation like ours.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/a-comedy-of-errors/2024/05/05/ Sun, 05 May 2024 08:30:59 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=689003 Unfortunately, aside from my apparent penchant for misadventure, and ‘Midas touch in reverse,’ there is also my abysmal sense of direction. Add to that the fact that I get carsick on the local bus routes and consequently rarely use public transportation, and the scene was set with perfect precision for what transpired next.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/business-and-shlichus-in-dallas-texas/2024/04/26/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:55:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=688152 I am back at my showroom working my appointments, it is now 3.00 p.m. and I still have not met anyone whom I could give these publications to. I am now walking the halls for about 5 or 6 minutes and lo and behold I see two women walking towards me.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-story-of-a-synagogue-and-the-man-who-didnt-believe-in-g-d-who-built-it/2024/04/21/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:55:59 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=687362 The shul was finally opened with air conditioning, furniture, and books, and has been serving Eshel for about 40 years. But that isn’t the end of Miller’s story.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/our-upstairs-neighbors-and-the-pesach-wine/2024/04/14/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:20:52 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=686431 His reply was quick in coming. I’ve heard of a segula if the Pesach wine used for the makkos is poured on the doorstep of irritating neighbors they might move out, he informed him. Of course, Asher and Malkie were very excited to hear about this unusual segula and couldn’t wait for the seder to end so they could implement it.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/unbelievable/2024/04/07/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:55:45 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=685333 They tried to explain he had Alzheimer’s and they implored upon them to try one more time to check that David was safe. Reluctantly they finally agreed and told them to return in two days.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-true-judge/2024/03/31/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:20:33 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=684307 The fallen tree damaged the car’s roof and broke a window. My husband covered the window with plastic in the meantime. Accompanied by a car-knowledgeable friend, Menachem went to file his claim against the city a short time later. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-four-ws-and-an-h/2024/03/24/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:50:35 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=683304 My good friend knew all the above already, as a good friend does, but she listened anyway. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/nothings-gonna-change-2024/2024/03/17/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:20:50 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=682191 We lived through those COVID-19 years in a state of flux. Things were changing all the time... The only thing that didn’t change was the necessity to change many facets of our daily life.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/happy-even-now/2024/03/10/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:20:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=681333 When the askan heard this, he was devastated. After more than two and a half years of waiting for a kidney, the rabbi missed this opportunity because his 'helper' decided to go to sleep and call later. How would he break this to Rabbi Kerelenstein?! ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/of-laughter-and-blessings/2024/03/03/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:20:41 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=680374 For the two-plus years that I headed our block’s Vaad HaBayit, I was responsible to collect dues from the residents of my street and pay Avraham his monthly salary. I also brought him a drink every week when he swept our block, and I regularly purchased a modest gift for him, at my own expense, in advance of each of the Jewish holidays.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/uncle-morris/2024/02/25/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:50:14 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=679318 ‘Uncle’ Morris had told us that when he died he wanted our eldest daughter Rachel to have his wife’s candlesticks, but we brushed it off hoping he would use them for many more years as although not young, he was healthy and active.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/tissues-of-delusion/2024/02/18/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:09:38 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=678209 What chutzpah?! I thought to myself. I felt like a child being punished for taking a cookie out of the cookie jar. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/behind-schedule-but-on-time/2024/02/11/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:30:05 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=676999 Thoughts surged through my head. What to do? No point in getting to the Institute without the essential documents. But to get home, rush in, grab the folder, wait for the bus and train and then arrive late, when they may refuse to see me? I decided to take that chance.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/its-never-to-late/2024/02/04/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:20:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=676019 I was in despair. I couldn't believe it, here was the exact job that I was looking for being presented to me under the condition of giving up my new principle. Could I just for the sake of money give in to my highest decisions.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/the-eighth-day-2/2024/01/28/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:20:51 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=674989 On the morning of the day before the expected bris, he reluctantly cancelled the shul hall and catering when the baby's bilirubin count shot up to 18. The mohel tried to comfort him and suggested he take the baby again for a test in the afternoon to see if the numbers were going down. But they weren't.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/a-matter-of-perspective-2/2024/01/21/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:50:22 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=673996 Having lived in rented apartments myself for years long ago, I could picture myself in her situation and imagine how upset I would be. But later on, I was able to reflect that Hashem had given me this opportunity, not just to do chesed for my friend, but to see my own unpleasant experience in a new light.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/refrigerators-for-sale/2024/01/14/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:20:31 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=672840 And you can’t find a technician in your neighborhood to repair your fridge? Reb Moshe asked. Try to get someone else to come down. I tried! the man protested. I called a few, but no one was available. Look, he said, I need my refrigerator for Shabbos, or my food will go bad. Please! I’ll pay you double!]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/seudas-mitzvah-times-three/2024/01/07/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:30:16 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=671759 This isn't just any party. It's a chanukas habayis plus seudas hodaya for your smooth recuperation. We can't just serve sponge cake.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/mikrah-but-not-mikreh/2023/12/31/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:46:29 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=670888 Aside from the long hours spent in the classroom, there are many more hours devoted to preparing lessons and writing and later grading tests, among many other responsibilities. And, glutton for punishment that I suspect he is, my husband also writes curriculum and a variety of texts/workbooks for his students.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/a-broken-stroller/2023/12/24/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 09:24:44 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=669764 Always ready to be ‘dan le’kav zechus’ she pinned a note on the stroller saying I’m sure you didn’t mean to destroy my stroller – if you’d like to apologize this is my phone number… For days she waited for the phone call that never came.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/fallen-in-battle/2023/12/17/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 09:10:03 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=668814 My eyes tear up each morning when the name of another soldier fallen in battle is announced on the 6 a.m. news. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/a-friend-in-need-4/2023/12/10/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:50:18 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=667648 The volunteering spirit overcame his hesitations, and he left his unfinished job to answer the call for help. Danny was pleasantly surprised when he arrived at the scene of the vehicle on the side of the road. It was a Hatzalah ambulance that had conked out!]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/taking-the-right-turn/2023/12/01/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:30:10 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=666329 We were so worried about those terrorists, but when we returned to the place that we had seen them, no one was in sight. That was miracle number one.]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/what-a-time-i-had/2023/11/24/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:24:39 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=665152 For quite a few years I have come to realize that when a day presents a lot of problems, it’s probably very good – because Hashem is involved and is offering a special opportunity. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/security-blanket/2023/11/17/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:40:31 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=664189 For all of you readers who think that my husband committed the ultimate offense and forgot the date of our wedding anniversary AND that his issues with Social Security would therefore pale in comparison to his issues with me, allow me to clarify. ]]> https://www.jewishpress.com/judaism/jewish-columns/lessons-in-emunah/everything-is-good/2023/11/10/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:14:06 +0000 https://www.jewishpress.com/?p=663166 Mr. Frankel knew that thinking about it wouldn't help him or anyone else. The whole thing was in the past and though it was so painful and unjust, he tried not to think about what happened because that would only cause more suffering with no benefit at all.]]>