THE SURVIVOR by Leon Olenick (as seen in the National Jewish Post and Opinion) I am frequently asked to officiate at funerals. I sometimes know the family well, and other times I have met them only once or twice or not at all. I was to officiate at the funeral of an... Read the Rest...
Mr. Cheech, Joseph and Autism by Jackie Olenick I’ve been told that animals speak via their own mystical wavelengths and call out to their people. After a vivid dream one night, I was compelled to head out to the local Humane Society in Boca Raton. Our previous pet,... Read the Rest...
I am delighted and proud to have a small part in a far-reaching important tzedakah project which makes children aware of homeless families in their communities via a tzedakah box which they created. This project was literally dreamed up by my friend, Mark... Read the Rest...
This weeks Torah portion is VaYishlach. It begins with Jacob anticipating his meeting with his twin brother, Esau. Because of his past deceptions, Jacob is in fear that Esau will harm him and his family so he sends out messengers with many fine gifts in an attempt to... Read the Rest...
CELEBRATE LIGHT AND MIRACLES A story of light and miracles for children of all ages by Jackie Olenick – 2003 In memory of those who came before and in honor of my 9 grandchildren, Shlomo, Joseph, Avygayil, Ezra, Elijah, Yaakov, Yeheskel, Simcha and Tova ... Read the Rest...