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Do you dare hold out for a better tomorrow and risk being devastated and cast into despair yet again or do you simply accept your fate and give up dreaming? Rabbi Yossy Goldman
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of ADHD are thought to be predominantly genetic. However, environmental influences, such as nutrition, stress, poor parenting and excessive use of screens(television/ computer/video games) are thought to potentially play a part. Although ADHD can vary in severity, it not only impacts the daily life of the child, but the rest of the family as well.
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Popular treatment options include medicaAs more of the nation’s children are being diagnosed with hyperactivity and attention-deficit tion, such as stimulants disorders, some parents are finding that natural alternatives are helping their families cope. like Ritalin, along with Mia Adler Ozair, MA, LPCC, NCC behavior modification plans. All too often The phone rings and caller ID tells you it’s your child’s when a child is diagnosed with ADHD the parents are given school or camp calling. Your heart starts beating more quickly a prescription and sent on their way. Conventional medicaand you take a deep breath before you answer, wondering tions absolutely have their place and are appropriate in what it’s going to be this time. They are calling to tell you various cases. In fact, I have personally seen a child’s world that your child, this beautiful creation of yours, has once turn around completely as a result of the correct medication. again wandered away from the group, this time on a field trip However, there are many alternative treatments for ADHD where teachers spent 30 minutes searching for him. Or she that can be used in place of, or in conjunction with, these has impulsively hit another child. Or he is not staying seated medications. in the classroom and can’t seem to focus. Or she is not Because these alternative treatments are relatively new to the making significant connections with other kids. You hear this, general public, many are not backed by the same scientific and that part of you that was hoping this call would be data found in prescription drug studies. But plenty of different begins to feel queasy. However, you are not professionals, parents, and children say they have seen marked surprised. This is not the first call, and most likely will not improvements as a result of alternative treatment. Below you be the last. will find alternative treatments to consider for you ADHD If this scenario sounds familiar, chances are you are the child. Some are “mainstream alternative,” while others are parent of a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder more obscure. You, your family, and health care providers (ADHD). And you are not alone. The statistics are can determine which options seem most appropriate. staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Counseling Prevention (CDC), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Proper counseling can assist both parents and children to affects millions of children in the United States, an estimated manage life with an ADHD-diagnosed child. Quite often the 5 percent to 10 percent of all children nationwide, and is impact of the diagnosed child on the entire family dynamic considered one of the most common disorders among is pronounced. Counseling can assist with parenting children. Experts suspect that 50 percent of children with techniques, managing behavioral approaches, attending to ADHD are never formally diagnosed, and we see significantly family dynamics, offer emotional support to the parents, and higher incidences of ADHD in boys. directly support the child with social/emotional issues. Children with this diagnosis often demonstrate, among Counselors with certain experience can also act as a bridge other things: inattentiveness, irritability, impulsivity, between the child’s family and school to ensure the child is hyperactivity, social/emotional issues, and defiance. Causes receiving the proper accommodations to support academic 12
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performance. In the world of ADHD and mental health diagnostics, it is also common for a parent to have his or her own diagnosis to contend with in addition to the child’s. Having the professional input from a licensed therapist can offer a great deal in the way of managing an ADHD diagnosis. Holistic Medicine By definition, holistic medicine, also called integrative medicine, focuses on any type of ailment or condition through a multi-dimensional approach. The approach is an all-inclusive one that begins with a hair analysis, a special diagnostic tool that provides them with information on what types of toxicities are in the body. This is followed by a full nutritional evaluation, a stress analysis and an environmental examination dealing with any psychological factors influencing the home and family. In addition, the child is introduced to yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques. Finally, homeopathy, the use of natural plants, minerals, and tissues in diluted forms, is used to impact the energetic realm of the child. There are specific types of elements that a holistic doctor might examine that perhaps would be overlooked through traditional Western medicine. I highly recommend a combination of both in the hopes of finding the best solution for the particular child’s needs. Neurofeedback Neurofeedback is a process through which the brain is trained to improve regulation of bodily functions. This technique can aid ADHD children by training their brains to better organize, encode, recall and apply information. The process in non-invasive, completely painless and does not produce side effects caused by medication. In a typical session, sensors are connected to the head to monitor brain-wave activity. The child sits in front of a monitor, much like a computer game, and is asked to make the dame operate with his or her brain. Their thoughts literally
make the game work. As the child plays, the sensors exchange information with the computer while targeting the specific area of improvement-for example, decreasing hyperactivity or increasing impulse control. Gradually the brain responds to this new cueing and new brain-wave patterns are created. Again, I have personally seen great success with Neurofeedback used with children. To learn more about neurofeedback visit www.egginfo.com or find your local provider. Nutrition Given that our bodies are essentially organic machines, it makes sense that what we use for fuel will greatly impact the body’s operations. According to Marcia Zimmerman, C.N., in her book The ADD Nutrition Solution, people who suffer from ADHD, particularly children, have tendency to be highly sensitive and require special dietary considerations. For example, our diets are often deficient in certain essential nutrients, such as omega-3, which impact many parts of our brain processes, including neurotransmitters (important in cellular communications), focus and much more. A study at Purdue University found that boys diagnosed with ADHD had lower levels of the omega-3 essential fatty acid DHA (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 71). Other similar studies have demonstrated that children with ADHD have a tendency to have deficient levels of magnesium, and zinc, as well. Supplementing diet with therapeutic doses of omega-3 is an easy and effective way to support a child’s immune system. One word of caution: be certain that whatever supplement you choose is “USP Certified” to avoid any unwanted toxins found within the oils. To determine the appropriate dosage for your child, contact your pediatrician, nutritionist, or holistic health provider.
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Reiki is a form of healing-touch therapy or energy work. The basic premise of this type of healing is that people are constantly operating on many levels in a dynamic, interconnected way that includes mental, emotional, physical and spiritual roots. By working with the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many energy levels, the body works to find a balance and harmony in its functioning. Although there are no studies that examine the specific impact of Reiki on a child with ADHD, there is a consensus among those who work with energy techniques such as Reiki that they can have a calming and relaxing effect on the body. A child suffering from ADHD might find some relief from these sessions, especially those dealing with sleep issues. One parent of an 8 year-old boy with ADHD became a Reiki practitioner in order to treat her son who began requesting the treatments after experiencing them. Effectively managing and treating ADHD in a child is often complex and demanding on all types of resources including time, money, and energy. It can be highly effective to build a team of professionals around your child that involve both traditional and non-traditional approaches. Regardless of which approach you choose, most important is to provide the child with the greatest level of support during the formative years of childhood. This consistent and early intervention can pave the way to a more successful adolescent and adult life experience. Mia Adler Ozair, MA, LPCC, NCC is a licensed clinical psychotherapist and educator with a private practice in Beverly Hills, California. Mia is licensed in both California and Illinois and she can be reached through her website at www.bhcounselingcenter.com, e-mail at mia@bhcounselingcenter.com, office 310-464-5226, or followed on Twitter @MiaAdlerOzair.
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breathlessness, but because they lacked the spirit. Having suffered in bondage for so long, they no longer had the faith or hope to believe that freedom was still in the realm of the possible. It was simply beyond them. They had lost the spirit. In the history of Egypt not a single slave had ever escaped. How could an entire nation ever walk free? Moses was a dreamer, they must have thought. It is just not realistic to hold out such high hopes only to have them dashed yet again. And so the people were utterly despondent and spiritless and, therefore, they could not hear, i.e. absorb, Moses’ message.
Never Lose the Spirit Imagine you have been working on the job for years and years. It is hard, manual labor and you are not simply tired but exhausted, demoralized, drained and frustrated. And then, one fine day, some new fellow on the floor stands up and promises a whole new world of equality, rewards and ultimate freedom. Do you believe him or are you beyond hope? Do you dare hold out for a better tomorrow and risk being devastated and cast into despair yet again or do you simply accept your fate and give up dreaming? So it was with our ancestors in Egypt. They were slaving away all those years when a new face appeared and began making promises. Moses brings a message from G-d that they are about to be redeemed. There is a Promised Land ahead. All is not lost. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The Jews' response? And they did not listen to Moses out of shortness of breath and from the hard labor. One commentary explains that “shortness of breath” shouldn’t be understood only literally. The Hebrew for breath is ruach, which can also mean “spirit.” In other words, they weren’t able to heed Moses’ call not only from physical
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It happens all too often. People become so set in their mediocrity that they give up hope of ever achieving the breakthrough. Marriages get stuck in the rut of routine and the tedious treadmill keeps rolling along until we lose even the desire to dream. And Israel’s people, even brave leaders, are so despondent from years of war, attrition and terror that they clutch at imaginary straws because, basically, if we are honest with ourselves, they have simply lost the resolve.
I have often quoted a wise proverb heard in the name of the legendary Chasid, Reb Mendel Futerfas. “If you lose your money, you’ve lost nothing. Money comes and money goes. If you lose your health, you’ve lost half. You are not the person you were before. But if you lose your resolve, you’ve lost it all.” Moses brought new hope to a depressed, dreamless nation. He gave them back the spirit they had lost and eventually, through the miracles of G-d, the promise was fulfilled and the dream became destiny. To be out of breath is normal. To be out of spirit is something the Jewish People can never afford. May we never lose the spirit. Rabbi Yossy Goldman was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1976 he was sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory, as a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to serve the Jewish community of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is Senior Rabbi of the Sydenham Shul since 1986, president of the South African Rabbinical Association, and a frequent contributor to Chabad.org. His book ‘From Where I Stand’ - Life Messages from the Weekly Torah Reading was recently published by KTAV and is available at Jewish book shops or online www.ktav.vom
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Kol Yakov Yehuda -The Rebbe's Diamond Daveners in Los Angeles headed to Tijuana, Mexico, for their annual Shabbaton. A group of boys from Los Angeles, led by Rabbi Mendel Duchman, got to tour and impress the Jewish community in Tijuana, Mexico. 30 children who attend Kol Yakov Yehuda -The Rebbe's Diamond Daveners in Los Angeles headed to Tijuana, Mexico, for their annual Shabbaton. The minyan is a unique Shabbos davening program that gets local children involved in the davening, and in fact in the running of their entire congregation. Within the adult shul of Congregation Levi Yitzchok, they have their own Sefer Torah, a president, a gabbai, a "rabbi," social events, and other shul-type activities. And every year they take a trip to an exciting locale. This year, they were hosted by Rabbi Mendel Polichenco and his wife Dini of Chabad Without Borders center in Tijuana, Mexico (they also serve the nearby community of Chula Vista, California). The kids were picked up at Cheder Menachem after davening with their fellow students and headed to the U.S.- Mexico border just south of San Diego. They kept busy during the two-hour bus trip with a Chassidishe version of "I Spy" and a Chanukah Trivia Game. Meeting them over the border was Rabbi Polichenco and his large Mitzvah tank. Together they headed to the largest Tijuana tourist-oriented mall to do mivtzoim, followed by a bargaining shopping spree, which they really enjoyed. Shabbos is taken in earlier in Mexico, so they traveled on to the Chabad campus and were assigned their accommodations. And then, the Shabbos that will remain with these kids 20
for a lifetime has began. The local community, over 125 people, greeted them, first for Kabbolas Shabbos and then for the meal in their large and spacious social hall. The entire Shabbos meal had a chassidishe atmosphere with a Mexican touch in food, divrei Torah, and in song – a new experience for the boys. Then came the highlight of the evening, when the Shliach asked Efraim Schmukler, a Diamond Daveners and son of the Shluchim in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to address the community. Eraim Schmukler, who attends Cheder in Los Angeles, eloquently held forth in a 12-minute speech, which included a Dvar Torah and a detailed explanation of what the Diamond Daveners is. He received a standing ovation. Once the community departed - a farbrengen just for the boys was held, followed by seder nigunim. The early birds woke up early to enjoy the Mexican sunrise and fresh air, and then headed to the Shul for Chassidus. Shabbos day again saw a beautiful local crowd, and an emphasis on these young guests who came to spend a Shabbos away from home -- and to get a glimpse and a hands-on "shlichus" experience. Addressing the congregation right before Musaf was Efraim Levenberg, the newly elected President of the Rebbe's Diamond Daveners who spoke with such enthusiasm that locals were amazed at the confidence and knowledge that this 13year-old displayed. Again a beautiful Shabbos Seuda was served which included
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This, of course, is not the truth of the matter. The truth is that potchke foods are terribly time-consuming to make, and can easily wear down your sanity. Foods that necessitate a lot of peeling, chopping, sautéing, and/or many different pots, pans, bowls, and utensils are potchke foods. There is nothing about healthy foods that mandates you making a large mess, or spend a lot of time in your kitchen.
Butter. It’s bettah with buttah. Good quality butter is a wonderful source of fat-soluble Vitamins A and D, and they are in a most absorbable form. Because of this, in many primitive cultures, butter from grass-fed cows is prized for being especially beneficial for children and expectant mothers. These fat-soluble vitamins found so abundantly in butter act as a catalyst for mineral absorption. Without them, our body is not able to utilize the minerals we ingest, even if they are present in abundance. They are essential for growth, for healthy bones, and for the proper development of our nervous system and brain. Many studies show that butterfat is crucial in maintaining normal reproductive powers, as it is rich in Vitamin E, a precursor for sex hormones.
Healthy foods made with simple ingredients can be prepared in a snap. Today’s simple example is scrambled eggs served with sliced tomato. Crack the eggs. If you keep kosher -or you are just grossed out by blood spots- check for blood spots. If all is free and clear, go ahead and scramble it up with a fork. Pour it into a preheated pan with butter. WHAT? The crowd gasps. Yes, butter. Just like your great-grandmother used. Scramble it all around until it’s as soft and mushy, or as hard, as you like it. Plop it on a plate next to some tomato slices. Salt and pepper to taste, and voilà . The breakfast of champions. Why, you ask? Why is this the breakfast of champions? Let’s see. Eggs. Incredible, edible eggs. Good quality eggs are rich in just about every nutrient we’ve discovered, especially Vitamins A and D. They have sulphur-containing proteins, which are necessary for the integrity of cell membranes, and contain amino acids tryptophan and methionine that promote a healthy nervous system and good moods! Egg yolk is the most concentrated source of a B Vitamin called choline that we know of. Regarding minerals, eggs are an outstanding source of “heme” iron, which is one of the most absorbable forms of iron. They also provide calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals. Overall, chicken eggs are considered to be the “most complete” protein
Tomatoes provide Vitamin C, carotenoids, B-Complex, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. Along with other red fruits, tomatoes are a wonderful source of lycopene, which is valuable in protecting us from cancer. Now, the recipes I’ve shared in this little mini-series are not exactly earth-shatteringly unique. They are intentionally very basic and simple. Preparing body-building, brain-building, goodmood-supporting, and delicious food for your family is practical, relatively easy, and valuable goal for every home-makin’ Priestess. Myth #3 has been debunked! Shaina Kamman, AADP is a Board Certified Health Coach supporting you to Transform Your Kitchen into a Haven of Health! Whether you simply recognize the value of robust health and prevention, or you have specific health concerns you want to address, Shaina’s individualized program will make your transition easy, fun, and delicious! You can find more information at www.LifeWithin.info or on www.facebook.com/TheLifeWithin.
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Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board’s Chanukah Awards Event inmates we serve is greatly appreciated. The Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board recognizes your professionalism and commends you for exemplary service.”
Photo Front Row, L-R : Yonathan Shraga, OJCB Senior Chaplain Rabbi Israel Hirsch, Chaplain Dara Abaei, Captain Ralph Ornelas, State of California Department of Corrections Senior Officer Yonatan Berdugo, OJCB Director/Senior Chaplain Howard Winkler, OJCB Senior Chaplain Rabbi Shimon Raichik. Sheriff Lee Baca, Shai Abishoor, Nick Niksefat, OJCB Senior Chaplain Rabbi Gavriel Cohen, Chaplain Rabbi Gavriel Hershoff, LASD Reserve Deputy Ari Sabbagh, Rabbi Yankee Raichik, Back Row, L-R: Moshe Hirsch, Eli Seleh, West Coast Director of the Aleph Institute/OJCB Chaplain Rabbi Zvi Bojarski, Farshad Goharseenai, Lieutenant Elior Morejon, Councilman Michoel Bloom, Bruce Bloom, Moshe Jacobs, Rabbi Uri Weitz, Gregory Metzger, Rabbi Leon Diner (partially hidden).
The Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board (OJCB) of Southern California conducted its Chanukah candle lighting with Jewish inmates at Men’s Central Jail (MCJ), Twin Towers Correctional Facilities (TTCF) and Pitches Detention Center (PDC) during various nights of Chanukah. On the fifth night of Chanukah the OJCB held a Chanukah celebration at the Men’s Central Jail prior to visiting the inmates. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, Correctional Services & Custody Operations Division Chief Alexander Yim, Inmate Services Bureau Director Karen Dalton, DrPH, CJM, and other high ranking members of LASD who have all been helpful to the efforts of the OJCB and who assure that all inmates of all religions are able to observe their religious rights during their incarceration were present as the OJCB bestowed awards upon those who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner and to those who have assisted and supported the OJCB and the inmates who are being served by them. LASD Custody Assistants Jason Alexander Case and Ricardo J. Pedroza were recognized for their outstanding assistance, continued support and endorsement of the OJCB. Los Angeles County Commissioner Howard Winkler who is the OJCB Director/Senior Chaplain stated to the Honorees, “Your commitment and dedication to the OJCB and to the 26
MCJ Captain Ralph G. Ornelas and TTCF Lieutenant Elior Morejon were recognized for their outstanding assistance, continued support and endorsement of the OJCB. Both Cpt. Ornelas and Lt. Morejon have been extremely helpful and have gone out of their way to accommodate religious practices for all inmates in general and for the Jewish inmates in particular.
Inmate Services Bureau Director Karen Dalton and Lieutenant John Hunter accepted awards on behalf of the Religious & Volunteer Services Unit for their professional management of the programs performed by the OJCB. Rabbi Zvi Bojarski is the West Coast Director of the Aleph Institute, a Florida Based Chaplaincy organization working with Jewish Inmates in many different jails and prisons throughout the country and Rabbi Gavriel Hershoff who is the Executive Director of Aish Tamid of Los Angeles, a multi-faceted outreach and crisis intervention program for teens and young adults in our community were recognized for their outstanding professional assistance, continued support and endorsement of the OJCB. Both Rabbi Bojarski and Rabbi Hershoff are active OJCB Chaplains at the L.A. County Jails. Michele Lelah, CPA who works with Attorney/CPA Yosef Manela, was honored for her support, commitment and dedication to the OJCB. They handle all OJCB financial and legal matters. Elinor Marks-Gordon, LCSW who is Director of the Holocaust Survivor Program at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Los Angeles was honored for her support, commitment and dedication to the OJCB. The OJCB is exploring the possi-
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bility of setting up an "Adopt-A-Holocaust-Survivor" program in conjunction with JFS where Jewish high school students develop a relationship with and visit Holocaust Survivors at least once a week especially those with no immediate family members living close by. Director Winkler presented a commendation plaque to Sheriff Lee Baca for his support, commitment and dedication to OJCB. A special recognition award by L.A. City Mayor Villaraigosa and all the Members of the Los Angeles City Council was presented to Sheriff Baca for his “Steadfast Leadership of the L.A. County Sheriff ’s Department and to the Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board for “Dedicated, Outstanding and Compassionate Service to the Inmates of the L. A. County Jail.” All honorees and awardees present, as well as the OJCB, received commendations from United States Congressman Brad Sherman, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Lee Baca, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz, and the OJCB. Sinai Glatt Kosher Catering (RCC Glatt) graciously hosted the event with a gourmet buffet dinner consisting of a variety of salads, hot entrees, assorted cold cuts, potato latkes with apple sauce and jelly doughnuts.
doughnuts, sang, danced and uplifted their neshomas and brought them Chanukah light and joy! The OJCB is in desperate need of soft cover seforim and other appropriate reading materials, Hebrew/English, Hebrew/Farsi and English only. All books must be new or in good condition with no notes or anything written inside. A tax deductible receipt will be sent to all contributors. Send your tax-deductible contributions to: Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board, P.O. Box 480454, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
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