From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of August 28, 2010/ 18 Elul, 5770 We laid Aunt Judy to rest this past Sunday. Next to her are my mother and my late uncle. I … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 A Broadway producer couldn’t have staged it better.   There I stood in the middle of an … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of March 27, 2009 / 4 Nissan 5769 A child is born and eight days later he is passed from one person to another, to another and … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 I hold no affinity for the feline or canine species. Accordingly, the incessant requests from my kids … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 The task entrusted to Moses was not an easy one. He was to use, at least initially, the power of … more

Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammuz 5769 Father-son bond or tie? To the Editor: After a rained out Fathers’ Day (and every other day), I want to comment on the fascinating article … more

I’m not a strong proponent of prenuptial agreements as I think that they often spoil the romance. Moreover, the prenuptial agreements which mainstream rabbinical organization utilize, ostensibly to … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of September 3, 2010/ 24 Elul 5770 There are certain periods of time that one can set their clock to. If you are a Yankee fan, … more

I don't know if  G-d is a Democrat or a Republican. But one thing I do know for sure is G-d is not a Socialist, a Communist or a Fascist. He does not believe in totalitarianism. G-d does not believe … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of Dec. 26, 2008 / 29 Kislev 5769 Chanukah gifts come in many forms. For some it’s money, and for others chocolate. For … more