October 2011 Stories
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Focusing her lens on Islam
Donna DiDomenico promotes interfaith dialogue through photos.
The story of Passionate Pioneers
Author presents a comprehensive record of Yiddish secular education in North America.
How to hire an entertainer
A live performance can give your child happy, lifelong memories.
Still rational to be optimistic?
Artistic affinity for life’s surprises
Larry Cohen’s return to ceramics combines tradition and whimsy.
Tennis aids in success
Wealth in an uncertain age
Hedge funds have the ability to walk off with prize trophies.
Glimpse into private lending
An ability to adapt to conditions can serve borrowers best.
Business ethics: oxymoron?
Daily behavior speaks louder than words uttered in synagogue.
Is Judaism for capitalism?
There should be a balance between individualism, community.
A British philosemite speaks out
Curious George’s fateful trip
VHEC exhibit illustrates how the Reys fled France in 1940.
Scientist wins Nobel
Savior of Syrian Jews speaks
Judy Feld Carr will share her story here at Choices on Nov. 1.
About heritage and survival
This year’s Kristallnacht lecture will focus on resilience.
Monsters or ordinary people?
Campaign is well underway
The JI speaks with chair Mark James about this year’s efforts.
Swap gains are likely to fade
Hamas has scored points, but the public will forget, analysts say.
A quiet reunion of the righteous
Holocaust-era heroes who made their homes in Israel meet to share their experiences.
An original Ivy League b-girl
Asherie stands out in the male-dominated world of break-dancing.
Planting seeds for the future
Landscape architect talks to students about KDHS’s biblical garden.
Success with brain training
School offers a program rooted in the concept of neuroplasticity.
Massage during pregnancy
Prenatal and post-natal treatments are the focus of Joy clinic.
Jewish souls are like the stars
A name defines a person’s essence; parents should choose wisely.
Choosing to make a life in Israel
Bumps in a modern aliyah story are smoothed with a dose of patience, a pinch of humor.