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My Grandmother and the 1922 Russian Typhus Epidemic
In 1922, the typhus epidemic reached its peak in Soviet territory, with 25 to 30 million cases in Russia. My grandmother, Zelda, was born in
January 25, 2021
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How Rabbi Sacks Changed the Life of This Soviet-Bred Mother
Growing up in the Former Soviet Union, I didn’t have much knowledge about my Jewish identity and traditions. Since 1989, after my family’s immigration to
January 14, 2021
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Begins December 10, 2020 after nightfall and ends after nightfall on December 18, 2020 (8th candle is on the night of December 17)
A Very Very Simple Guide for Chanukah Celebration (This Document contains G-d’s Name, therefore it may NOT be thrown out) The Historical Background of Chanukah: The Hebrew
December 10, 2020
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A Hospital Miracle and the Power of a Favor
A soul may descend to this world, and live 70 or 80 years, just in order to do a Jew a material favor, and certainly
November 19, 2020
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The Lost Wallet and My Return to the Jewish People
Years ago, a few friends and I headed to New York City for a day of bonding and recreation. We drove to the station, parked,
November 19, 2020
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