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A slight noise was heard from the street below. The daylight, as well as the noise, filtered in through the broken pane of the small window. The public life of the Warsaw ghetto street seeped along with the noise and cold air into the small room upstairs. As the street life began its pulse, the privacy of Rebbetzin Brocho Raizel, wife of the deceased Admor of Kolovail, was forcibly invaded.

BOOK REVIEW
Expecting Miracles: Finding Meaning and Spirituality in Pregnancy through Judaism
by Chana Weisberg
Published by Urim Publications
Reviewed by Judith Weil

Before I married, I rarely went to the doctor. I was a healthy young woman and my medical wellbeing was taken for granted. All of this changed when I was awaiting our first child. I was required to attend the clinic regularly and be examined, first monthly, then fortnightly, and then weekly. By the time it came to the final stages before the birth, I had two midwives standing next to me, taking a great interest in my wellbeing.

The Silver Lining
by Chaya Simons

Did you ever have one of those days when not only did you start the day off by getting out of bed on your left foot, but even twisted it in the process? You surely have, unless you possess some as-yet-undiscovered anti-shlemazel genes. If you know of anyone who's done research and has discovered those genes, could you please let me know? I think I'd consider genetic engineering. I seem to be particularly needy of them, as you shall soon find out.

Behind the Scenes Wedding Hints
by Tzvia Ehrlich Klein

A penalty for immodest waitresses! Bathroom paper supply. Plastic bags...

`Hot' Ice Cream
by Bayla Gimmel

I scream, you scream, we all scream about ice cream!

Living within your ready-cash means

I've Got a Secret
by A. Ross

A secret is like a long piece of string held by two people. One feels even the slightest tug from the other end.

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

Two issues I must deal with. You must understand that the emergency department is designed for the stabilization of patients and the identification of those who need admission. We are often beset by patients asking, "Then what do I have that caused it?" The appropriate response is indeed, "I do not know, but I can assure you it isn't anything dangerous."

Osteoporosis Smarts!
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.

As we age, our bodies change and become more prone to disease. Some diseases progress gradually and do not cause symptoms right away. One such disease is osteoporosis, often referred to as the silent disease.

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