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Lollipops Don’t Fall From The Sky Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.Lollipops Don’t Fall From The SkyA single woman in her late thirties sent me a letter in which she lamented that despite her having become a ba’alas teshuvah – despite forsaking her secular life, committing herself to Torah and mitzvos, going to...
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‘Never Forget Your Mission’ Tuesday, January 10th, 2017
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world. ‘Never Forget Your Mission’I related last week how, back in 2012, I made every effort while spending several days at Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego to leave a positive impression. The hospital had a negligible Jewish clientele and I was...
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The Jew’s Calling Card Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.The Jew’s Calling CardOur sages ask, “Who is wise? He who can learn from every person.” But can we really learn from every person? Is that realistic? Jew and gentile, young and old, nasty and nice – can we really learn from everyone?“Ya, mein kind...
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Reaching Out With Love Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.Reaching Out With LoveWe live in extremely difficult times. The very continuity of the Jewish people is threatened, both from within and without.From within: Assimilation, Jewish illiteracy, alienation, and intermarriage are prevalent throughout the...
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Israel’s Dismal Public-Relations Record Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.Israel’s Dismal Public-Relations RecordWhy is Israel demonized all over the world?Perhaps a more puzzling question is: Why has Israel has done such a dismal PR job of making its case to the international community?How is it that Jews, who are...
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The Gratitude We Owe Police Officers Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.The Gratitude We Owe Police OfficersAs most of you know, I am a child of the Holocaust. After the war we were taken to a displaced person’s camp in Switzerland. For more than two years we waited for documents that would grant us the right to go to...
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The ‘Working Boy’ Debate Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.The ‘Working Boy’ DebateReaders continue to respond to the letter I published three weeks ago from a young man (“Working Boy”) who complained about his difficulties finding a good shidduch because, rather than learning full time, he was working and...
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Working Boy, A Mother-In-Law Responds Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
Editor’s Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a”h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.***************Working BoyA Mother-In-Law RespondsDear Rebbetzin Jungreis:My husband and I read the letter to you from the young man who is upset that “working boys” like him are not considered prime marriage material by many girls, parents, and...
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Working Boy (Part II) Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
Editor's Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a"h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.************Last week I published a letter from a young man who felt he was treated unfairly in his quest for a shidduch. A yeshiva graduate who excelled in learning, he was also determined to become a professional and that is where his woes...
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Working Boy Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
Editor's Note: Rebbetzin Jungreis, a"h, is no longer with us in a physical sense, but her message is eternal and The Jewish Press will continue to present the columns that for more than half a century have inspired countless readers around the world.Dear Rebbetzin Jungreis:I am a single male in my mid-20s. After learning all my life in mainstream yeshivish schools, I decided on a professional career and enrolled in college. I recently graduated and am currently working. A few years back, when I...
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