RABBI DON YOEL LEVY
Kashrus Administrator

Menachem M. Levy
PUBLISHER

Avraham M. Goldstein
EDITOR

Sara Levy
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

Gershon Eichorn
ART DIRECTOR

Yishai Hornbacher
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Contributing Editors
Dr. Ruth Benjamin, Rachel Ginsberg, Sara Gottlieb, Sarah Chanah Radcliffe, Sara Chana Silverstein.

The Jewish Homemaker ROSH HASHANAH 5760 / SEPTEMBER 1999

NON FICTION
Of Life and Chopped Liver
by Beth Poznansky Baum
When her son almost meets with tragedy right before Rosh Hashanah, a mother begins to view life’s little challenges differently.

PERSONALITY
Breaking Boundaries
by Rachel Ginsberg
A chassidic woman has successfully overcome the resistance to psychology that exists in some quarters of the Orthodox community. Rebbetzin Ruth Shaingarten uses Torah insight and her professional skills to help families in distress.

KEEPING KOSHER
Kashrus Seminar a Success
by Rabbi Don Yoel Levy
The first OK consumer seminar touches on several important topics for kosher consumers.

KASHRUS
The OK Ingredient Grouping System
by Avraham M. Goldstein
The OK has developed a detailed system for categorizing industrial ingredients, giving mashgichim a logical and well-ordered system for inspecting food plants.

FROM OUR TORAH
Changed Clothes, Changed Man
by Rabbi Yisroel Rubin
On Yom Kippur, the kohen gadol donned simple white clothing in place of his usually elaborate dress, stressing the pure essence that abides within each of us.

HEALTH
Making Each Minute Count
by Nina Ackerman Indig
The Jewish Hospice of Greater New York combines palliative care for the terminally ill with respect for halachic norms.

PARENTING
A Better Perspective
by Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D.
Does it somearial seem that you and your kids are talking past each other? Here are some tips for better communication.

COOKING
Tishrei Treats
by Norene Gilletz
A healthier approach to preparing holiday favorites helps keep the pounds off during this season of festive meals.

REFLECTIONS
Three Words
by Marcia Fisch Berger
When your child declares that he hates you, it’s your reaction that makes all the difference.

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial
The Education Gap
by Avraham M. Goldstein

Odds & Ends
by Sara Chana Silverstein

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