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The Many Faces of Bereavement
by Rochel Gill
Although toys in the shops today are attractive and elaborate, this
sophistication is not really an advantage. Experts claim that a
good toy needs to stimulate as much of the child's mind and body as
is possible. It should develop his imagination and also his motor
control. According to these experts, soft toys, or those made of
wood, as opposed to non-natural materials, are better for the child
than shiny colored plastic ones or electronic games. A battered car
is far better for the child's imagination than a new remote control
vehicle. They are certainly far cheaper.
Helping Your Child
With Anger Control
by Masha Wolf, M.A., Child Therapist
Anger control is a monumental challenge for adults and an even
bigger challenge for children. As the parent strives to rise to the
challenge of controlling his temper, he can help his child learn to
do the same and in so doing, give him important tools for life.
Communication
The Chunk of the Matter
by Shlomo Kory
In a previous article (Parshas Toldos), we discussed the principle
of pacing and leading as a first step towards developing effective
communication. The next step you want to become aware of is being
on the right level of abstraction. In Neuro-Linguistics, this is called
"the Hierarchy of Ideas." Speaking in a more abstract manner
is called `chunking up,' speaking in a more specific, detailed manner
is referred to as `chunking down.'
It's Always Greener
by Rosally Saltsman
I have a very good friend in Bnei Brak, one of whose good traits is
modesty and simplicity. She dresses modestly, she lives modestly,
she lacks any hint of ostentatiousness and for many years, she didn't
own her own apartment. My friend was quite happy with her frugal lifestyle
but she wanted an apartment for practical reasons./font>
Letters, Eitzes, Feedback
Spotlight on Gemach
Strangely enough, at our clothing gemach, we noticed that this
year, with an extra bonus Adar month for Pesach cleaning, people
nevertheless began doing their closets even before Tu
Bishvat. This is how we happened to receive ten bagfuls from a
kalla gemach on the fourteenth of Shevat at one of our collection
depots.
Free Pneumonia Vaccinations for Elderly
by N. Katzin
Due to the increasing rates of illness and mortality from pneumonia,
the Jerusalem Council for the Elderly, in conjunction with Jerusalem
Kupat Cholim Leumit, is dispensing free vaccinations against the pneumococcus
bacteria which causes pneumonia. Recipients of old age stipends from
the National Insurance Institute who have a doctor's prescription
are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Your Medical Questions Answered!
by Joseph B. Leibman, MD
This week I am sick with the flu, so it's a good opportunity
to discuss this condition.
Flu is known by physicians as influenza, although there are
still some old-timers who refer to it as the "grippe." It is
a virus that has a long history.
Poet's Corner
Jubilee Jubilation
by Yocheved Hochman
(Written upon the fiftieth birthday of a good friend.)
What is in a yovel?
You might ask, once in fifty years.
A race in time,
A gentle rhyme,
Reminiscence filled with laughter,
Smiles and tears.
*
A childhood dream
Of life's supreme
Wonder, wishes
And joy.
Of teentime friendship's love,
A gentle dove...
A challenge born anew.
*
Of seminary years,
And lifelong peers
To ride the wave of time.
Through torrential rains
Of growing pains
And sunny skies of light,
Reflections in a Walden pond
Of rainbowed skies' delight.
*
Tumbling past, the years run fast,
Of life cycles' gifts that go -- but last,
Of sisters singing duets,
Of wedding clarinets,
The bride and groom rejoice
With greatfulness of choice...
*
Baby girl, baby boy,
Soon growing and changing,
To syncopated time...
Soon little children reaching prime
Standing tall to challenges
Starting cycle all anew,
And you?
*
Accompanying gifts of wisdom
Caress each moment with light,
As, once in a yovel you stop
To pray with all your might,
With blessed hindsight.
*
`Once in a yovel,' we say,
Giving us a chance to be grateful today
For the ability to see the gifts
Showered for free...
Priceless...
The gift of friendship, of family health and love
From the One Who cares, Above.
The orchard grows, olive saplings at your door,
Soon the generations will produce more and more.
*
Each moment enriches the gift
A milky pearl growing quietly inside.
Each moment adding layer upon layer
Of translucent finery.
Sterling character forming
Through gifts of time's tide.
*
Once in a yovel,
Perhaps, too,
We may visit with you.
Hearts visit all the time,
Tying cycles in syncopated rhyme,
Sharing challenges, standing tall,
You are important to us all.
*
Once in a yovel
We return to be free,
From bondage.
Our souls connect to eternity.
Blessing each possibility to share and care
Wishing you were here... we - there...
Together, always.
*
Once in a yovel we stop.
Reflect and know how we have grown.
Where to, now?
Once in a yovel
We are grateful for reaching the yovel
And the opportunity
To grow through future passages
In time. In time.
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