Rabbi’s Curse Causes Yankee Collapse

Could the Yankees recent woes be attributed to a Rabbi from Brooklyn?Bronx, NY- As chants of “Who’s your daddy?” filled Yankee stadium while Boston celebrated their win, Yankee fans were left with lots of other unanswered questions. How could the a tap on John Olerud’s leg limit him to one at bat in the series…

Beating Job Stress

Individuals who are unhappy in their jobs have found making a job change difficult in this shaky economy and tight job market. If you are unhappy with your boss, co-workers, commute, work environment, or job responsibilities and you just can’t make a job change, you are setting yourself up for stress and potential health problems.…

Bring On The Simcha

For many years I heard the legends and lore of Simchat Torah on the Upper West Side. �Oh, you can�t imagine all the young people. You�ll have a good time,� they said. �You will find that special someone,� they said. I heard about all the singing and dancing with the Torah in the street that…

The Secret To Retirement Without Financial Trouble

Here are six statistics that will make you cringe about retirement. 1. At Age 65: – 45% are dependent on relatives – 30% are dependent on charity – 23% are still working – 2% are self-sustaining Source: Social Security Administration, Washington, D.C. 2. Cost & Result of Stock Trading: – 97% lose money – 2%…

Ten Life Lessons of Noah’s Ark

This week, we read the Torah portion of Noah. What, you don’t think that Bible stories are relevant? Here are ten important lessons from Noah’s Ark… One: Don’t miss the boat. Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat. Three: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark. Four: Stay fit.…

Picture this- The Perfect Gift

The next time someone’s birthday or anniversary is coming up, and you’re fresh out of gift ideas, look no further than your digital camera. Although many of us print the photos we take with our digital cameras or share them on the web, they can also be used to create highly personalized photo gifts for…

Long Distance Relationships Just Got Cheaper

If you have tried a long distance relationship, you know it’s not easy: it takes time, effort and money to maintain the relationship. Here’s an idea that will make it cost a little less money to speak to your potential signifcant other. Use Skype, an IM type program that allows you to talk with actual…

Job Offer? Think Carefully Before Saying Yes

Finding the “right job” can be as tough as finding the “right mate.” Most people don’t jump at the chance to pair up just because someone asks – and this should be true for the job offer too. Most people think carefully to identify and describe the qualities they desire in the “right mate.” It…