Assaf Harofeh, the “Jewish Hippocrates” // If you believe that William...
According to the Tashbetz—Rabbeinu Shimon ben Tzemach Duran (1361-1444)—an angel taught one of Noach’s sons all about healing and relayed to him various recipes...
Collaborating for Life // How Jewish medical liaisons pool their resources...
Many years ago I heard a speech at an RCCS luncheon given by Rebbetzin Zahava Braunstein, who, unbeknownst to her audience, was undergoing cancer...
A Life of Halachah & Medical // A spellbinding visit with...
For anyone who enjoys the company of a smart person, being in the presence of Professor Avraham Steinberg is a singular experience, since they...
My Life with Parkinson’s // It’s all about having the right...
My Parkinson’s diagnosis came about in a funny way. After I stopped teaching around 14 years ago, I started fundraising for Rav Nosson Stein’s...
A Land off limits // Shloime Zionce Visits Saudi Arabia; Part...
As the event wound down, I began to see throngs of people pouring out of the venue. Thousands upon thousands of Saudis were making...
Hibernation Nation // The White House enters a state of permanent...
From the Corps’ Core: When They Go High, We Furlough
“They’ve ordered us to keep all the other lights off, as a cost-saving measure while...
“Let Them Eat Meat” // Shechitah: A Surprising History
It has been said that history may not exactly repeat itself, but it does seem to plagiarize from the past.
As I write this, a...
Another Family, Another Hoax // Five Years After an Ami Expose,...
Professionals usually caution journalists: Report the story, don’t become part of it. Journalists have a responsibility to gather news objectively and report the facts,...
The Court Has Spoken // Attorney Avi Schick explains the YAFFED...
In a 35-page decision issued last Wednesday by Judge Leo Glasser, the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a...
A Land off limits // Shloime Zionce Visits Saudi Arabia; Part...
Time continued to pass as the afternoon prayers dragged on for what was beginning to feel like an eternity. The locals didn’t seem to...
