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Don't Fence Me In - Some Tips on Purim Costumes
by H.G., Ramot

Take it from me and save yourselves and your children a lot of discomfort.

Don't dress your child up as an ice cream cone (ask my younger sister, Chani).

Don't dress your child up as a computer (ask my sister, Sorele).

Don't dress them up as a scarecrow or watercarrier (personal experience - advice free).

When the House is Finally Quiet
by Rifca Goldberg, Tzefas

I spoke to my Rebbetzin last night. Tears pooled in my eyes as my complaints escaped through the phone line to her. The constant dishes, the constant laundry, the constant constant. Yet, as much as I do each evening, after working the whole day at it, I don't feel as though I've really accomplished anything, since the housework builds up again so quickly. It's overwhelming!

Three Generations
by Rochel Gill

It is difficult to relinquish parental responsibility. Even after their children are married, some parents somehow feel they would like to guide their lives, whether consciously or subconsciously. Furthermore, it may happen through unforeseen circumstances that grandparents have to temporarily bring up their grandchildren and become surrogate parents to them, either willingly or not. Admittedly, this relationship is less demanding of grandparents, but, nevertheless, they have to tread a fine line when turning back into grandparents, when the real parents don't need them any more.

Honorable Menschen
by Leah Subar

"Why do I want to be a tzadekes? For the kovod, of course. Simply for the honor" - Shprintza Goldfinger.

Okay, there isn't really anyone named Shprintza Goldfinger [I hope]. But the truth is, we all crave honor.

Poet's Corner
This Child...

by Raizel Foner

This child -

He's different.

His speech is unclear.

He's been held back in cheder.

He does silly things.

He's uncooperative,

And even the Tipat Chalav nurse says

There's something wrong with the way he holds a pencil.

But in his special ed classes

He laughs.

We see his creative side,

His original way of doing things,

His incredible sense of humor

And how he revels

In having the encouraging attention

Of an adult

All to himself.

Somehow,

He's become more lovable,

We've become more accepting,

And he's even gotten better

At holding that pencil.



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