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	Select an Archives Section: JP Archives: On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer 155 Archived Articles Found in On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer Next 20 Articles > 1) Posted Sep 01 2010 Being 'Nicely' In Control By Cheryl Kupfer As much as we may scratch our heads in disbelief, the fact is summer is ending, (and with it hopefully, the heat). For Jews everywhere, this means that we are approaching the days in the Jewish calendar during which we take time out from the familiar flow of our daily lives to think about the things we would rather not think about, like illness, misfortune and death. Read Article 2) Posted Aug 18 2010 Respecting A Parallel Reality By Cheryl Kupfer It goes without saying that the process of getting set up on marriage-oriented dates, going out several times and eventually making the decision that "this is the one" is emotionally and even physically taxing. However, as hard as getting to the chuppah may be - being happily and successfully married is even more difficult and challenging. Two diverse individuals with distinctive mindsets, shaped by their unique experiences from the minute they were born, must suddenly mesh their way of looking at things and their way of reacting to them. Read Article 3) Posted Aug 04 2010 'Single-minded' By Cheryl Kupfer The somber Three Weeks period of semi-mourning that we observed recently has been quickly replaced with the whirlwind post Tisha b'av "wedding season." With an avalanche of invitations spilling out of mailboxes, and myriad calls made regarding time and place of sheva brachot, it seems like everyone you know is joyfully making a simcha. Read Article 4) Posted Jul 21 2010 Is Beit Shammai In Ascendency? By Cheryl Kupfer Way back in the "good old days" in Jerusalem, before the Jews were exiled, singles looked forward to the 15th day of Av, known as Tu B'Av. On this day, unmarried girls and boys had the opportunity to pair off and become couples. The girls, all dressed in white and in a way that none could tell who came from wealth or poverty, would dance in front of the young men, who would then choose the one who caught his eye and marry her. Read Article 5) Posted Jul 07 2010 Be Smart, Not Arrogant When Vacationing By Cheryl Kupfer The ominous Nine Days, that culminate in the somber day of mournful remembrance called Tisha B'av, will soon begin. Most people in our community have, since childhood, been warned and exhorted to be extra careful and cautious during this period of time. We are taught that these particular days have a history of being especially tragic for Klal Yisrael, with many great misfortunes having taken place over the centuries during this time of year. To that end, for example, despite the oppressive summer heat, we are not allowed to go swimming, since the potential for injury or even death is increased. Traveling is also greatly discouraged, as is any activity that has an element of risk. Read Article 6) Posted Jun 23 2010 Torah Made Easy - Just Be A Mentch By Cheryl Kupfer In my previous column I noted how the great sage Hillel, when asked to teach the entire Torah in the time it took for a man to stand on one leg, stated without hesitation that people should not do to others what they wouldn't want done to them - and that the rest was commentary on that point. Read Article 7) Posted Jun 09 2010 The Scourge Of FakeOdoxy By Cheryl Kupfer Back in the day when I was growing up, members of the Jewish community were categorized into three groups - Orthodox, Conservative or Reform. Those who kept kosher and were shomer Shabbat were considered Orthodox. Period. How men or women dressed, their choice of head covering - or not - was irrelevant. In fact, going to public school didn't disqualify you from being viewed as Orthodox. The fact that you brought your own lunch, while everyone else lined up at the cafeteria for burgers and French fries confirmed your religious status. Read Article 8) Posted May 26 2010 You Know Your Date's A Mentsch If... By Cheryl Kupfer While some people have the extreme mazel of knowing within an hour of their date that the person sitting across from them is the "right one," the vast majority of those on shidduch (blind) dates aren't so lucky. I would guess most first dates are parve - with the consensus being, "I had a nice time, but not amazing." Read Article 9) Posted May 12 2010 'Will Ema Come Home?' By Cheryl Kupfer Dear Readers, As a change of pace, I wrote a short story with the hope that it might provide some insight as to how young children can assess ordinary situations in a way that may be surprising to grownups. Read Article 10) Posted Apr 28 2010 'Oh Baby' By Cheryl Kupfer I was eating in a restaurant recently, enjoying both the food (post-Pesach) and the company, when a few minutes into the meal the sound of a baby shrieking shattered the subdued ambiance. I looked around and saw a young mother and father sitting at a table, a baby carriage nearby. To my annoyance, they continued just sitting there, despite the fact that their child's cries had become more strident and ear shattering. They seemed oblivious to the noise, and were not in any hurry to do something about it. It was only after they noticed that people at other tables were eyeing them with mild (to extreme) disgust that the mother stirred herself to get up, pick up the infant - who looked to be about one month old - and try to calm him down. Read Article 11) Posted Apr 14 2010 When The Absence Of Pain Is Pleasure By Cheryl Kupfer There is an old joke that describes a passerby who sees a man repeatedly hitting his head against a wall. Each time his head hits the wall, the man yelps in pain. Concerned, the first man runs up to him and asks why he keeps banging his head when it obviously hurts when he does so. The man answers, "Because it feels so good when I stop." Read Article 12) Posted Mar 29 2010 The Evil 'Fourth Son' By Cheryl Kupfer The Haggadah brings to our attention the "Four Sons," each of whom has a distinct nature that essentially represents the main types of Jews who cross our path. Read Article 13) Posted Mar 17 2010 The Passover Story By Cheryl Kupfer Dear readers, due to many requests, I am reprinting a poem I wrote about a preschooler who is curious about Pesach. I guess she can be considered the little "sister" of the Four Sons. Enjoy the poem - that is if you have a minute - in between steam cleaning the rug and vacuuming the inside of the couch. Read Article 14) Posted Mar 03 2010 Why Winter Weather Is Good For You By Cheryl Kupfer Many of us in North America, even in areas that are usually relatively toasty during the winter months - like Maryland and Washington, DC - are impatiently counting the days until spring and the promise of warmth and sunny days. Even rain is looking good these days. Read Article 15) Posted Feb 17 2010 The 'Older and Improved' Me By Cheryl Kupfer If you look at an ad or a commercial, more often than not the hype will be about the "new and improved" version of a product. The emphasis is on the fact that it's "newer" and thus better than the "earlier" version. Read Article 16) Posted Feb 03 2010 A Prayer For Relief By Cheryl Kupfer Several weeks ago, there was a flurry of articles in various newspapers about the possible release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit via a prisoner exchange. Some seemed quite optimistic that his tragic situation would finally be resolved. Sadly, to date, nothing has changed and he remains a prisoner, concealed and cut off from those who cherish him. In addition, the frum world has been rocked by several scandals involving pillars of the community whose moral integrity and Yiddishkeit seemingly have been overwhelmed and enslaved by the yetzer harah. Below is a petition to our Heavenly Father for rescue from the evil - both external and internal - that threatens our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Read Article 17) Posted Jan 20 2010 Indifference: The New Work Ethic By Cheryl Kupfer Consumers beware: Shopping, gift-giving, vacationing, even making money may be hazardous to your health. Indulging in what should be routine activities can - due to a seeming epidemic of "who cares?" - induce extreme frustration, stress and anxiety, causing your blood pressure readings to be more like those of a thermometer just pulled out of a feverish child. Way too high. Read Article 18) Posted Jan 06 2010 Matchmaking - Not A Piece Of Cake By Cheryl Kupfer As I eyed the delicious, calorie-rich dessert buffet at a singles event I recently attended, I surveyed the crowd surging around me, and contemplated what, in the scheme of things was harder to do - lose weight or set people up. Both are very challenging, require a lot of "will" power - combined with tons of resolve, patience - and most importantly, "pep" talking. Read Article 19) Posted Dec 23 2009 No Retirement In Sight For The ZOA By Cheryl Kupfer ZOA -The Zionist Organization of America hosted its 112th Annual Gala Dinner in New York City last week, and since I happened to be in the "neighborhood," visiting the tri-State area for an upcoming simcha - I decided to attend. Read Article 20) Posted Dec 09 2009 Success Is In The Trying By Cheryl Kupfer With Chanukah - the Festival of Lights quickly approaching, Jews the world over are busy planning get-togethers, preparing or buying latkes and donuts, shopping for gifts for children and adults alike and generally looking forward to having fun and a much welcome break from the daily grind of life. Read Article 155 Archived Articles Found in On Our Own/Cheryl Kupfer Next 20 Articles >
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