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No Matter How Unstable
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he reminders are everywhere — of the transience of life, the instability of our existence in this world, the reality of the unique purpose for which we come and then go, and that there’s more to the tapestry that is this world than meets the eye. For me, personally, it happens in the elevator. I might be heading out on some errand, perhaps to fetch the kids from daycare or to restock our produce supply, and I’m bound to meet a member of a family in our building who recently lost their son and brother one week before he was to get married. Out in the street, I see a little girl, her red hair in two braids framing her cherubic face, bouncing a ball—still in the sheloshim for her mother. Across the street, I spot a young woman who lost two of her precious sons in the Meron tragedy. It’s inevitable. Wherever we turn, it hits us in the face: nothing in this world is for certain. The heartrending tragedy at Surfside is one such overwhelmingly searing reminder. Come summertime, and we here in our close-knit American community in Yerushalayim get another, albeit exponentially less somber, reminder of the transience of life. At this time of year, it’s inevitable that a couple of families, many of them longtime regulars on our beloved park bench, will uproot their flock and resettle in their faraway country of origin. Feeling their void deeply, we internalize once again that nothing in this life is forever.
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this, orchestrating every move with utmost precision and exactitude. This is what anchors us, what comforts and consoles us, especially at a time we need it most. It’s what all of the contributors in this issue’s Wellbeing feature attributed their resilience to in the face of their wrenching loss. As one interviewee put it, “Just when I felt that the pain was too great to bear, Hashem showed me once again that He was at my side, whether through a kind gesture of a friend or simply by giving me the kochos to keep forging onward.” This is the time of year when grief becomes especially universal for all of us. But what if we can’t actually feel the pain of the churban? What if the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash feels too distant? The Kotzker Rebbe’s advice on the subject has been so helpful to me over the years. If we find it hard to feel the pain of the churban of centuries ago, he suggested, we should cry about the pain we’re living with at this very moment. All of it—whether our longing for a yeshuah, grief for someone who has passed away, anxiety about the future—is characteristic of our status as galus Yidden. All of the hester panim we experience today is a direct repercussion of the glaring absence of the Beis Hamikdash. Now, when all of Klal Yisrael is enveloped in deep mourning for what we lost thousands of years ago—and for what we keep losing until this very day—it is the one constant that keeps us afloat: whether we see it or not, Hakadosh Baruch Hu is holding our hands, awaiting the day He can reveal Himself to us in all His glory, with the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash, may it be speedily in our days. May Tishah B’Av become a day of joy for all of us,
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CONTENTS
JULY 2021 AV 5781 ISSUE 66 Our next issue will appear on Wednesday, August 18th iy"H.
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Spiritual Eating
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Torah Wellspring
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SMOOTH & SUPPLE By Libby Kasten The skincare struggle is very real. At some stage, most of us deal with dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and dry or oily skin. There's an overwhelming selection of skincare products ranging from creams, masks, and lotions to shampoos with endless promises of instant repair, silky softness, and itch relief. But are there natural solutions that are actually effective?
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ASK THE NUTRITIONIST By Shani Taub, CDC
My husband prefers my baked goods over store-brought, which makes it so difficult for me to maintain my own and my family’s healthy eating habits. How can I balance my responsibilities as a wife and mother while leading a healthy lifestyle?
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129 ENERGIZE By Elky Friedman We’ve all seen or eaten vegetable lasagna, but roasted vegetable lasagna is a whole ’nother thing. My love for roasted vegetables of all kinds inspired me to create this dish. Combine with sauce and cheese, and you’ve got one dreamy, delicious dinner that’s light and healthy to boot.
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On Sourdough, Dietetics, Recharge, and More
Moving Message Issue #65: Torah Wellspring
I’d like to thank Rabbi Ezra Friedman and Wellspring for the very moving message in regard to the Meron tragedy. Instead of focusing on who’s at fault or what needs correcting (though of course I believe that as Yidden we must always look inside ourselves and seek to grow in every way) we came away with an empowering, positive message. Not surprisingly, it is this that encourages me to be a better Yid, to 16
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appreciate what we have and what a gift Yiddishkeit is to us. Mindy H. Flatbush, Brooklyn
article. I was excited to learn the step-by-step process from a source that has quickly become my favorite column and I look forward to trying it soon. Racheli Mendelson
On the Sourdough Bandwagon Issue #65: Sample
My Latest Salad Issue #65: My Table
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Question: At this time of year, my kids are getting way more sports-related injuries, like sprained muscles and fractured bones. Please provide some helpful tips for prevention, treatment, and pain relief.
Answer: There is little we can do to prevent falls or breaks outdoors, except for making sure our children are wearing supportive shoes or sneakers and that they’re playing in a safe place. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation can help strengthen their bone level, especially for a child who has a history of bone injury. If you suspect a fracture, such as if your child cannot move his hand or step down on his foot, take the child for x-rays. Elevate and apply ice to prevent swelling. For pain relief, give Tylenol or Motrin (an anti-inflammatory). If your child is still in pain, homeopathic medicine can be used in conjunction with Tylenol and Motrin, and has shown to provide significant relief. The medications I recommend are: Arnica Belladonna Rescue Calm These remedies are sprayed under the tongue and provide great relief, calmness, and healing. A safe summer to all of you, Miriam Schweid, health consultant and kinesiologist
lookout for new salad ideas. As the questioner wrote, we’re okay with eating the same chicken or fish on a steady basis, but with salads we can always use a change. I’d like to share my latest salad, that goes amazingly well at our family barbecues. Grill peppers of all colors, as well as shallots. Add to a lettuce base with sliced purple onion and cherry tomatoes. Balsamic vinaigrette makes for a perfect, healthy dressing.
multifaceted articles in every single issue. I found last issue’s feature on the field of dietetics to be a fascinating read. I never realized how diverse it actually is! A shoutout to Yaffi Lvova and Wellspring for bringing us informative, insightful, and simply interesting content month after month. Even an article that’s just for interest’s sake makes for a pleasant, insightful read.
was particularly interesting. Here are my two questions. 1. Usually, pickles are made with pickling spices. Yours seem to be only with salt. Is that enough to commence the pickling process? 2. Why didn’t you discuss sauerkraut, a most popular fermented vegetable? Thanks
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Libby’s Response: Thank you for writing. I actually reached out to my coach, Malka Kornreich, about pickling spice because I wasn’t sure exactly what the difference was myself. According
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