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A Family Torn Asunder Tuesday, February 14th, 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.A Family Torn AsunderLast week I shared a tragic letter of family disintegration. What could have been a most beautiful mishpachah was torn asunder by one son and his wife who decided to sever all relationships with their siblings. Despite all the...
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A Parent’s Anguish Tuesday, February 7th, 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.A Parent’s AnguishDear Rebbetzin Jungreis,This is the most painful letter I’ve ever written. I’ve been through many horrific experiences. My parents were survivors of the Holocaust; they were shattered people. I know you will understand this since...
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Shopping For Priestly Garments Tuesday, January 31st, 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.Every once in a while I receive a letter that seems so outlandish I suspect it’s fictitious – someone playing a prank. Letters like this one:Dear Rebbetzin Jungreis,I am so confused and troubled. I am scheduled to get married in two weeks. Two...
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Hearing The Cry Of Another Wednesday, January 25th, 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.Hearing The Cry Of AnotherI am dedicating this column to my beloved husband, HaRav Meshulem Halevi Jungreis, zt”l, whose yahrzeit is 2 Shevat.Our sages teach us that even as we went forth from Egypt, so shall our final Redemption be. That lesson is...
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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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