The Jewish Homemaker Chanukah 5758 / December 1997

INSPIRATION
Japan Through the
Eyes of a Frum Yid

by Daniel Aldrich
How a business trip to Japan helped one Jew strengthen his Yiddishkeit.

COVER STORY
Cults in Israel: Danger From Within
by Rachel Ginsberg
A horrifying look at the grisly situation in the Holy Land.

KASHRUS
A Look at Olive Oil Production
by Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
An overview of olive oil production, and Kashrus issues.

A SLICE OF LIFE
Latkes from Scratch, Latkes from Mixes... What Really Counts? Life’s Important Lessons
by Sara Gottlieb
When your family should be treated as guests, or setting the right priorities.

PARENTING
How to Raise a Happy Child
by Sara Chana Radcliffe
Sound guidelines for your child’s physical and emotional health, and a sobering self-examination provide the recipe for a happy child.

PERSONALITY
Frank Meisler: Fusing Metal Sculpture with Spirituality
by Judith Broder SellnER
A profile of an artist whose desire to create beautiful Judaica emerged as a passion.

REVIEW
The Real Superheroes: Jewish Computer Software for Children
Jewish computer software squares off with secular superheroes non-violently.

FROM OUR TORAH
Chanukah and the Faithful Farmer
by Yanki Tauber
Open miracles and "natural" events ... it’s all a wonder..

SHORT STORY
Spread the Miracle Outwards
by R. Barney
The mitzvah of hachnassas orchim or just a lot of lip service? One woman is put to the test.

COOKING
In Praise of Potatoes
by Lorraine Shapiro
The oil’s the thing, and potatoes fit the bill.

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial
Reclaiming Our Youth
by Sara Levy

Letters to the Editor

Odds & Ends
by Sara Chana Silverstein

Psychology Q&A
by Dr. Ruth Benjamin