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Costa Rica,
The Tiny Paradise Dear Readers,
by Sam Finkel “May you live to 120!” This traditional Jewish blessing puts into words the hopes of
40 all humans for a long and fruitful life. Why that hope, though, since old age is not always
Going Digital very pleasant? During our many years of active life, we give little heed to our ability to
by Shmuel Edelman steer our bodies and minds to whatever goal we desire. In old age, that ability cannot
be taken for granted, and the Yamim Nora’im davening takes on poignant and very per-
42 sonal meaning: “With the waning of our strength, [Hashem], please don’t forsake us.”
Finding the Right Words
by Shlomo Goldberger We live in an era when people are living longer. At the same time, our society idol-
izes youth and beauty, and the prejudice against wrinkled skin and a bent back is real
50 and deep. In the face of such overwhelming cultural values, we sometimes forget about
Who Has Time to Retire the respect due to our elders. The Torah teaches that older people are entitled to great
respect. Lifnei sevah takum, we are commanded. We are supposed to stand up for
by Margie Pensak them, give them precedence when serving a meal, and help them when they need it –
72 for no other reason than that they have reached old age.
Senior Services Respect before old age is a value that we should resurrect and emphasize.
in Baltimore Remember, we all hope to get old, so let’s think about how we want to be treated when
our bodies and minds are no longer in top shape and accord that same treatment to
by Rachel Moses those ahead of us on life’s journey. An older person may feel vulnerable and frail. Slights
74 that seem insignificant to us may loom large to them. Does she feel included in the con-
versation? Are his opinions and ideas appreciated and considered? Are they among the
Avoid Costly first to be called when there is a simcha to share?
Medical Surprises
by Moshe Nelkin It is up to the younger generation to offer respect and consideration and make sure
that our seniors realize how important they are to us. But it’s not only for their sake.
80 There are huge benefits to us as well. Indeed, we can learn so much from an older per-
Ask the Shadchan son, if we just take the time to relate. In Pirkei Avos it says, “ben shemonim legevura –
an eighty-year-old has strength.” It can’t mean physical strength; it must mean spiritu-
by Mashie Katz al strength. Seniors have accumulated great wisdom and experience over the years. We
84 have only to ask, and they will pour forth their treasures and enrich our lives.
Mekubal or Con Artist AD DEADLINE PUBLICATION DATE
by Gitty Pultman
98 May 8, 2017 May 15, 2017
Remembering Auschwitz u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
by Rochelle Eisenberg
102
Sefira Beards
and Beacons
by Rabbi Baruch Leff
106
Special Salads
by Bracha Shor
114
Why Worry?
by P. Samuels
116
The Tooth and
Nothing but the Tooth
by Eve Poupko
22
Costa Rica,
The Tiny Paradise Dear Readers,
by Sam Finkel “May you live to 120!” This traditional Jewish blessing puts into words the hopes of
40 all humans for a long and fruitful life. Why that hope, though, since old age is not always
Going Digital very pleasant? During our many years of active life, we give little heed to our ability to
by Shmuel Edelman steer our bodies and minds to whatever goal we desire. In old age, that ability cannot
be taken for granted, and the Yamim Nora’im davening takes on poignant and very per-
42 sonal meaning: “With the waning of our strength, [Hashem], please don’t forsake us.”
Finding the Right Words
by Shlomo Goldberger We live in an era when people are living longer. At the same time, our society idol-
izes youth and beauty, and the prejudice against wrinkled skin and a bent back is real
50 and deep. In the face of such overwhelming cultural values, we sometimes forget about
Who Has Time to Retire the respect due to our elders. The Torah teaches that older people are entitled to great
respect. Lifnei sevah takum, we are commanded. We are supposed to stand up for
by Margie Pensak them, give them precedence when serving a meal, and help them when they need it –
72 for no other reason than that they have reached old age.
Senior Services Respect before old age is a value that we should resurrect and emphasize.
in Baltimore Remember, we all hope to get old, so let’s think about how we want to be treated when
our bodies and minds are no longer in top shape and accord that same treatment to
by Rachel Moses those ahead of us on life’s journey. An older person may feel vulnerable and frail. Slights
74 that seem insignificant to us may loom large to them. Does she feel included in the con-
versation? Are his opinions and ideas appreciated and considered? Are they among the
Avoid Costly first to be called when there is a simcha to share?
Medical Surprises
by Moshe Nelkin It is up to the younger generation to offer respect and consideration and make sure
that our seniors realize how important they are to us. But it’s not only for their sake.
80 There are huge benefits to us as well. Indeed, we can learn so much from an older per-
Ask the Shadchan son, if we just take the time to relate. In Pirkei Avos it says, “ben shemonim legevura –
an eighty-year-old has strength.” It can’t mean physical strength; it must mean spiritu-
by Mashie Katz al strength. Seniors have accumulated great wisdom and experience over the years. We
84 have only to ask, and they will pour forth their treasures and enrich our lives.
Mekubal or Con Artist AD DEADLINE PUBLICATION DATE
by Gitty Pultman
98 May 8, 2017 May 15, 2017
Remembering Auschwitz u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
by Rochelle Eisenberg
102
Sefira Beards
and Beacons
by Rabbi Baruch Leff
106
Special Salads
by Bracha Shor
114
Why Worry?
by P. Samuels
116
The Tooth and
Nothing but the Tooth
by Eve Poupko
22
