November 2, 2017 11:56 am ‘Own your health’ Holy Name Medical Center’s Sharyn Lewin will lead panel at Kaplen JCC By Miryam Z. Wahrman and Ph.D.
December 15, 2016 11:57 am Webinar on BRCA genetic testing Updates in a rapidly moving field from Sharsheret By Miryam Z. Wahrman and Ph.D.
December 3, 2015 4:56 pm Jewish genomics A high-tech approach is available to explore ancient roots By Miryam Z. Wahrman and Ph.D.
October 18, 2013 4:00 am Alienating decorations This is a letter I sent to the Hudson City Savings Bank in Paramus about its Christmas decorations. I hope that some readers might consider writing similar letters to their banks. That’s how change happens. Dear Sir: A Christmas tree is a standard symbol for celebrating Christmas. This holiday is appropriately celebrated in a religious […] By Ph.D. and Reuben E. Gross
June 27, 2013 4:00 am Rabbis and ties About the letter to Rabbi Zahavy about a friend who refuses to wear a tie in an unnamed shul (“Dear Rabbi,” June 6). The shul’s dress code is that in order to get an honor on Shabbos or Yom Tov the honoree must wear a tie. The writer says, “It hurts me to see him […] By Ph.D. and Reuben E. Gross
January 17, 2013 5:00 am Being open to others I found “In defense of public service” by Dovi Meles (January 11) to be well written, honest, and an on-target opinion piece. It sounds to me like Mr. Meles marchs to the beat of his own drum, traveling the path less traveled, and for that I applaud him. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology, […] By Ph.D., Bridget C. Cantrell, NCC and CTS
February 24, 2012 5:00 am Stress on stress appreciated Thank you for addressing vicarious traumatization (Feb. 17). In these difficult economic times, the stress can be overwhelming for everyone. I am interning at a community-based facility, and the level of trauma our clients have experienced is often quite high; it’s impossible not to be impacted. Being able to talk about vicarious traumatization helps me […] By Ph.D. and Laura Kerr
February 24, 2012 5:00 am War drive? I believe your Feb. 10 coverage of the Iranian nuclear threat overly stresses the need for an armed response. In addition to the increasing evidence that sanctions are hitting Iran hard, there are many who doubt that an Israeli strike is advisable or even practical. Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan called it “the stupidest thing […] By Ph.D. and Peter Geidel
March 27, 2009 4:00 am Passover and Vegetarianism Passover and vegetarianism? Can the two be related? After all, what is a seder without gefilte fish, chicken soup, chopped liver, chicken, and other meats? And what about the shankbone to commemorate the paschal sacrifice. And doesn’t Jewish law mandate that Jews eat meat to rejoice on Passover and other Jewish festivals? An increasing number […] By Ph.D. and Richard H. Schwartz