May 28, 2021 The Health Update: Pretty Much the Same Recently when I had my annual physical with my local doctor, he asked me how I felt. I recall that I had five choices from something like “Sickly” (maybe it was “Poor”) to “Excellent.” I chose the one below “Excellent.” I may never be excellent … Continue reading The More Things Change….The More Some Things Stay the Same
The More Things Change….The More Some Things Stay the Same May 28, 2021
Six Months, Two and a Half Minutes, A Lifetime, Almost Fifty Years – Some Thoughts on the Passage of Time – January 31, 2021
Six Months and Seven Weeks Six months. That is how long it will be until my next appointment with Dr. Keyzner, my transplant doctor at Mt. Sinai. I had an appointment with her last week, four months since my previous one, and all is well. My blood work indicated that some of my blood counts … Continue reading Six Months, Two and a Half Minutes, A Lifetime, Almost Fifty Years – Some Thoughts on the Passage of Time – January 31, 2021
Boring News About My Health + Webinar, Dec. 2
There is more good and boring news on the health front. I went to Mt. Sinai four times in the span of two weeks last month and on most of those visits I had multiple appointments to see my doctors and to have routine tests. All is good. I am now on a four month … Continue reading Boring News About My Health + Webinar, Dec. 2
Looking Back and Looking Forward on Rosh Hashannah – September 2020 – Tishrei 5781
Our family celebrated some wonderful good news recently! As I posted on my Facebook page last week, “Finally Gabe and Marina got married! We are thrilled to welcome Marina to the family. The weather was glorious for their outdoor "micro-wedding" (Gabe's term), with 38 guests, at Tribeca Rooftop, their original venue for the April 26 … Continue reading Looking Back and Looking Forward on Rosh Hashannah – September 2020 – Tishrei 5781
Shanah tovah!
May you all have a happy, sweet and healthy new year. Please remember to stop writing "5780" on your checks Sunday night.
New Class on Zoom: Jewish Ethics NOW – The Pandemic, Race Relations, The Economy
Here is the e mail about my new class that was just sent out by my synagogue. I thought some of you might be interested. Rabbi Ronald Roth's Tuesday Nosh and Knowledge Class is taking a New Direction Jewish Ethics NOW Log in on your computer or listen on your phone It will be … Continue reading New Class on Zoom: Jewish Ethics NOW – The Pandemic, Race Relations, The Economy
Visiting Mt. Sinai
I will start with the conclusion – I am doing well. Yesterday I had my first in person visit at Mt. Sinai since February. It felt a little like “old home” week from the young woman who signed me in, put the plastic band on my wrist and said, “Mr. Roth, you haven’t been here … Continue reading Visiting Mt. Sinai
May 27 – Health Update – More of Life During the Pandemic – Two Little Sermons
Let me start with the news from the health front. I had two televisits with doctors at Mt. Sinai. Dr. Keyzner wants to see me in person at Mt. Sinai the second week of June. I have not been there since February 5th when I had my last blood test. My nephrologist, Dr. Chung, also … Continue reading May 27 – Health Update – More of Life During the Pandemic – Two Little Sermons
April 20, 2020 – Managing During the Pandemic
First I want to express my condolences to those who have faced a loss during this pandemic. There are so many heartbreaking events. Two members of our congregation have died because of covid-19. I hope that there is healing for those who are ill. I pray for an end to this pandemic. I would like … Continue reading April 20, 2020 – Managing During the Pandemic
