Wheelchair Rockstar

I knew my cousin the medic when I was a teenager. His American name was Lester, but his…

Cyril Miller has seen God answer many prayers in his life. When Cyril was about 14 years old,…

Bubbe’s Zalts (Yiddish for the word salt) On a scale of one to ten, my mother was a ten. Mama…

When I was growing up in my Jewish world I would often hear about a Jewish organization called…

In the 1980’s Gerry was selling religious literature door to door.

Jack took a long look at his speedometer before slowing down: 73 in a 55 mph zone.

Billy Joel has been open about his German Jewish roots, and even hosted a Q&A session at a…

As I was growing up I couldn't remember when Mark wasn't a part of my life. We were in…

The writer and great thinker Thoreau wrote “most people lead lives of quiet desperation and go…

 awoke late the morning that I write this, perhaps delayed by a vivid dream.

One summer I was mowing the yard with my mom and at some point I heard her yell “run!” I…

Uncle Louie was loved by his nephews and nieces, by his friends, and everybody that knew him.…

Do not be afraid to stand for what you believe in. Never compromise your beliefs.

Some years ago I sang as the tenor lay cantor in a Reform Jewish temple. My then voice teacher…

As I was growing up I’d always heard about the Lower East Side of New York City. I grew up in…

Steven Grabiner finally made it to Israel. The savings bonds that he received at his Bar…

In November of 1972 my parents emigrated from Israel to the United States, several months prior…

Rachel Hyman was a fun-loving, happy, energetic child. The more active she was, the happier she…