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The Jewish Homemaker TISHREI 5761 / SEPTEMBER 2000 FEATURE The New Immorality by Avraham M. Goldstein The concept of absolute right and wrong has been lost in today’s atmosphere of moral relativism. PERSONALITY In Defense of Dr. Laura by Avraham M. Goldstein The celebrated radio host speaks about her conversion to Judaism, her no-nonsense style, and how her views have been distorted in the media. FROM OUR TORAH One Bullock, One Ram Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah unite the Jewish people with an unbreakable bond. based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt’l PERSONALITY Soul Music by Tamar Wisemon Tirtza Singer’s songs reflect her holistic approach to life. SHORT STORY Kol Nidrei By Eric Gutwillig In the wake of a tragic accident, two families search for meaning on Yom Kippur. COOKING New Year Notions by Norene Gilletz Traditional and new-wave ideas for your holiday table. DEPARTMENTS Editorial by Sara Levy Letters to the Editor by Sara Chana Silverstein Odds & Ends by Sara Chana Silverstein Take Note We welcome your comments, submissions, and letters to the editor. Mail: THE JEWISH HOMEMAKER 391 Troy Avenue / Brooklyn, NY 11213 (718) 771-0100 • FAX: (718) 771-0991 Website: www.ok.org e-mail: General comments: homemaker@ok.org Letters to the Editor: letters@ok.org Articles: articles@ok.org Kashrus inquiries: info@ok.org Kashrus Q & A: questions@ok.org All kashrus inquiries: Organized Kashrus Laboratories 391 Troy Avenue / Brooklyn, NY 11213 (718) 756-7500 Subscription inquiries or renewals: The Jewish Homemaker P.O. Box 3000, Denville, NJ 07834 (800) 783-4903 All letters become the property of The Jewish Homemaker and are subject to editing. We regret that we cannot answer letters individually. Graphics and magazine design by Spotlight design Website design and layout by Graph-x Internet Consulting