From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of February 5, 2010/ 21 Shvat 5770 What’s worse than being lost in the Poconos with four family members — all sick, tired and … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 teves 5769 Excuse me if I’m whispering. I just snuck into an emergency meeting of the United Nations … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of April 10, 2009 / 16 Nissan 5769 I’m standing in line at my third favorite supermarket and a fellow approaches … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of May 28, 2010/ 15 Sivan 5770 I noticed it as soon as my family and I entered our host's home this past Shabbos for the luncheon … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Oct. 3, 2008 I was meandering near the intersection of Court St. and Montague in downtown Brooklyn the other day, when a young lady with a clip-board and pen … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of July 31, 2009 / 10 Av 5769 Close to 3,000 performances over a 40 year span. Quite a run, or should I say dance, for … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of February 12, 2010/ 28 Shvat 5770 Yes, I was one of the few who not only wanted the New Orleans Saints to win the Super Bowl, I … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770 The following conversation did not take place although I wish it had. It is not meant to … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of September 22, 14 Tishrei 5771 I am assuming that most of you are like me and that the Yom Kippur tunes swirl and dance around in … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of June 4, 2010 / 22 Sivan 5770 It seems that both the United States and Israel are having difficulty navigating through … more