By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published June 20, 2012
No one knows what the future holds, but it’s especially concerning among parents in the Jewish community who have children living with a mental illness, many of whom are in their thirties, forties, even fifties. That’s because aging parents aren’t...
I just returned from spending several days away from my house visiting my in-laws. Whether I am at their house or some other canine free home, I am often struck by how reliant my family has become on our dog. My kids are at the age where they are generally...
I was pleased to learn that part of the current installment of Can We Talk? is centered on the mental health needs of our Jewish community and how we can best address them. As a psychologist in private practice, I sense a professional calling and feel...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published June 6, 2012
If there is anyone in the St. Louis Jewish community dedicated to those who feel neglected or overlooked, it’s Rabbi James Goodman of Congregation Neve Shalom. For the past three decades, the affable rabbi has helped to spearhead grassroots outreach...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published May 17, 2012
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” —Aristotle Habits are funny things. They tend to sneak up on us, so seemingly innocuous, only to grab a stronghold until they have established themselves as a pattern...
I love vacations. I cherish the time with my family, the change of routine and hopefully, different scenery. I came back from a recent holiday and the next day hurried to see a resident with whom I have a special relationship. She is not well and is declining....
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published May 10, 2012
When our daughters were younger, we had a family ritual at our dinner table. Each of us would take a turn sharing the best part and the worst part of our day. While these highlights ran the gamut from the dramatic to the mundane, it was a way of bonding...
Individuals can honor loved ones who have been affected by a brain tumor by submitting their names by May 8 for inclusion on a Walk On Sunshine T-shirt. Hadassah holds the annual Suzy Esstman’s Walk on Sunshine, raising funds to help find a cure for...
Alex and his family have been involved with Friends of Kids with Cancer for the past nine years. His 10-year old sister, Blair, is a cancer survivor. So it was a no surprise when he chose to support this organization for his mitzvah project. Son of Karen...
Maggie has a love for arts and crafts. The idea of using art to help children feel better was very important to her. “Even before my bat mitzvah, I knew I wanted to do something with art and kids,” she said. Daughter of Julie and Neil Walkoff of...
EVER SINCE I LEARNED THAT DELIA EPHRON IS COMING TO ST. LOUIS, I have been dying to tell you about her visit. On Wednesday evening, May 2 at Macy’s West County Mall you can share a great girls’ night out with her. If her name does not grab you,...
ElderLink St. Louis, the free, centralized referral program for Jewish older adults, their children and caregivers, and Congregation Shaare Emeth will co-sponsor a free, informative workshop series, “Taking Care of Your Parents: Heartfelt Advice From...
