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A Fine Jew Prepares for Death

After my Zeide Osher Yeshaya had lived seventy years, his time drew near. On a Sunday morning he took to his bed even though he did not feel ill. The doctor whom the Babje summoned declared him hale and hearty. Monday morning, Zeide asked, "Is today Thursday?"

"I Awaken at Dawn"
by an Enthusiastic Reader

Sefardim begin their Selichos from Elul, getting up before dawn... Lots of people do it every day, and many Jerusalemites even go so far as the Kosel to begin their day with dawn-prayer. Come and join us, if not in person, at least vicariously.

UREI BETUV YERUSHOLAYIM
Never a Dull Moment in Eretz Yisroel
by Tzvia Ehrlich-Klein

Every day here in Israel is an education! There really is never a dull moment, if you keep your eyes and ears open.

Two Eyes
by Pennee Lauders

E L U L is upon us. Open your heart, open your ears, open B O T H your eyes.

The Kind of Woman Who Knits
by Bayla Gimmel

A relaxing, creative and very constructive pastime. We dare not call it a hobby for fear of antagonizing our author. But best of all, it is an activity which keeps busy hands from lying idle.

Knit your way to the Purly Gates

Nature vs. Nurture
by A. Ross M.Ed.

Parents gaze fondly at their newborn baby, especially a first one, and try to visualize his future. Proud grandparents apparently see familiar features to an amazing degree. "He has my ears, your nose, his father's height..." His looks change as he gets a little older and he begins to manifest signs of a budding personality.

At the End of the Tunnel
by Rosally Saltsman

Elul, the time to get your act together, to get out of the red, to balance your accounts in as many ways as possible.

"Just for today, one day, do not incur any new debt. Not one."

Your Medical Questions Answered!
by Joseph B. Leibman, MD

I imagine that many people read my column by just skimming it and looking for any interesting tidbits. Others may ignore it completely, as they are scared of what they may see there or they feel they know what they need to know already. This week's column needs to be read by everyone completely. This week, we are dealing with the biggest killer of people in Israel.

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