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March 2004

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Volume 1

Issue 3

Healthy Children and Chinese MedicineBy: Jodi Marder

As a certified practitioner of traditional

Chinese Medicine and a licensed clinical dietician

for the last thirteen years, I have treated people for

all sorts of illnesses and disharmonies. Many of my

patients, who are also parents, often asked me what

I could do for their children. I, too, was concerned

for my own children's health. Already practicing

acupuncture and other Chinese medical remedies

on adults, I became interested in the field of

Chinese pediatric medicine.

Pediatrics has been a professional specialty

within traditional Chinese Medicine since the Song

Dynasty (960-1279) when the great doctor Qian Yi

recognized the differences between children and

adults in diagnosis and treatment. According to

Chinese medicine, infants and young children are

not just miniature adults anatomically or

physiologically, rather children are believed to be

immature both physically and functionally. Most of

the common pediatric complaints are due to this

immaturity, or weaknesses in their digestive and

respiratory systems. This explains why children so

often have digestive disorders like colic, vomiting,

diarrhea, constipation, indigest ion and

stomachaches as well as upper

respiratory tract complaints such as

colds, coughs, earaches, allergies and

asthma.

In Chinese medicine there are four

main methods of treating children:

acupuncture, nutrition, Chinese herbal

medicine and Chinese pediatric massage.

Generally, at the first visit the practitioner will try to

PEDIATRICS IN CHINESE MEDICINE:

CHINESE MEDICINE and

PEDIATRICS:

M o d i I n f o Adar 5764March 2004 Volume 1, Issue 3

Modiin HighhlightsBy: Alex Weinreb

Tu B'Shevat

CellularAntennae

On Friday, February 6, city officials, along with

members of the community, members of Hagana

L'Teva and the Organic Chava, planted trees for Tu

B'Shevat on Churvat Regev. Keren Kayemet

L'Israel donated over 4,000 trees to replace those

that were burned in the forest on the eastern part of

Modiin over a year ago.

The area today is growing many beautiful types

of flowers and there are archeological finds there as

well. There is a beautiful panoramic view from the

top of the Regev mountain. The Ministry of

Housing and Construction has plans to build

highway 4 there and I am trying to find an

alternative path for this road.

The planting of trees was significant for two

reasons: 1) It is nice for city officials and members

of the community to have a connection with one

another. I plan on organizing joint functions in

different capacities every month or two. 2) Over

50% of Modiin is "green" area and we have many

important areas to preserve for generations to come.

Until recently companies looking to put upcellular antennae in Modiin had to receivepermission from City Hall. In many cases, City Hall

was also responsible for determining thelocation of antennae, making sure theywere not placed too close to homes. As ofMay 2003, a law was passed givingcellular companies the right to placeantennae wherever they pleased withoutrequiring consent.

City Hall now feared that anexcessive number of cellular antennaewould be placed within the city. We have

inquired into potential health risks resulting from

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Letter to the EditorI was pleased to read Rashi Kuhr's (educational

psychologist) article: " ".

This article spurred many reactions in the English

speaking community. In the course of my work, as a

Hebrew teacher for new olim and multilingual

children, I meet too many children with difficulties

in Hebrew due to insufficient exposure to the

language (and not language disability).

Sometimes I meet children that were born in

Israel and at the age of 6 cannot say one whole

sentence in Hebrew, or children that in 8 grade

read at 3 grade level! In some cases parents hope

that the language will develop on its own, in other

cases parents attempt to make their children's

English level equal to that of children in their

country of origin. Either way the attention given to

developing the child's Hebrew skills are

insufficient.

A child not knowing enough Hebrew can

become insecure, may not participate in class, may

not get a full understanding of what's going on in

class, and may not read at a high level. Sometimes

the child's social situation may be affected as well.

The Hebrew should be developed to the level

of a mother tongue, in order to give the child an

equal opportunity.

What can be done? A lot!

We must be conscious of the need to know

Hebrew, encourage our children to play with

Hebrew speaking children, join the local library,

read them stories in Hebrew and discuss these

stories in Hebrew, watch Hebrew programs/movies

on TV/video, send them to chugim that are in

Hebrew, and when necessary, to chugim for

language enrichment.

The Hebrew Will Come

Shira Meyer, Hebrew Teacher

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We look forward to continuing to be a source ofinformation to those living here and abroad. Asalways, we welcome your comments and letters tothe editor.

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overexposure to such radiation.As a result, the Knesset looked at Modiin and others as sample cities to assessthe situation. They discovered that there are more than enough antennae to meet the needs of the communitythus exposing Modiin citizens to unnecessary radiation. I am working to find a happy medium betweenmeeting the needs of the population and limiting any potential health risks. There are currently eight cellularantennae in the city. My goal is to move four of them out of the center and to the outskirts where they pose lessof a threat. The four remaining ones will be sufficient in providing adequate service without putting people'ssafety at risk.

Ask AlexQuestion: Ilana C.:

Alex:

When arewe going to get a post officesuitable for a city this size? Weare still functioning on the samesize post office as we were whenwe moved in six and a half yearsago. Half the time there are onlytwo people staffing the place andthe queues are out the door. Willsomething ever be done aboutthis? (And I know about the oneon Devoranit. It doesn't reallysolve the problem as it is not areal post office.)

The question should besent to the postal authority. Allthey have to do is rent a store and

open shop. The general managerof the postal service met with themayor to allocate an area wherethey can bu i ld a ma jo rdistribution center. This will notonly serve the center of the city,but would offer regular postalservices as well. Let's hope thisends up successfully.

If there's a question that youwould like answered, please

feel free to e-mail me at.

Till next time,[email protected]

Alex Weinreb, Deputy Mayor ofModiin


To File or Not to FileBy: Michael Barth

The United States taxes its citizens on their

worldwide income. All US citizens with gross

incomes greater than $7,800 for single filers, or

$15,600 for those filing joint returns (in 2003) are

required to file US income tax returns. Practically

speaking, a majority of Americans living here don't

bother filing their income tax returns for one of two

reasons. Either they are under the assumption that

because they are not living in the US they are not

required to file, or since they know that they qualify

for the $80,000 income exclusion, they feel they

have no tax liability.

BIG MISTAKE!!!

Not necessarily because you will get into

trouble for not filing (though this is a possibility),

but because you might be missing out on an

opportunity to get a tax refund from the US despite

not having worked there or paying any US income

tax during the year. This refund is from the Child

Tax Credit.

How does this work? Due to a change in the US

tax laws in 2001, all US citizens with children (who

are also US citizens) under the age of 17 are entitled

to apply for this credit. The credit is up to $600 per

child for the 2001 and 2002 tax years and has

increased up to $1000 for the 2003 tax year. The

credit is subject to certain minimum and maximum

income qualifications (in 2003 you need to have

earned more than $10,500 in order to qualify for the

credit). There are no US residency requirements for

the credit (meaning that all of us living here in Israel

still qualify for the credit) nor do both parents need

to be US citizens.

The requirements to apply for this credit are:

At least one parent being a US citizen,

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The Consumer CornerBuying onAuction Sites in IsraelBy: Sammy Fejbusch

Price:

Service:

Security:

People uncomfortable with buying online orthose not used to buying on Israeli Web sites,should know it is usually a good way to buy goodsat reasonable prices, in a secure environment andwith quite reliable service.

It is hard to find high street shops withprices that compete with those on the Web. Most ofthe Israeli auction sites offer the customer theopportunity to buy goods through an auctionplatform and/or a group purchase. Some Web sites(like zap.co.il) compare prices for you betweendifferent providers of auctions and grouppurchases. It is important to stress that one shouldcheck the credentials of the Web sites offering thedesired product and not rush blindly to the cheapestone. Be aware of the extra shipping costs that areusually not included in the advertised price.

Delivery of the goods is usuallysmooth and within the preset time frame. The aftersale service and guarantee on the product isprovided by the product 's importer

th alocal shop for any software or hardware problem.Also, the price difference of computers betweenonline sites and local shops is quite small due to theharsh competition in the industry.

If you feel uncomfortable giving yourcredit card details online for a transaction,you

should note the following:1. On all reliable Web sites, transactions are

processed by secure servers using the widelyused SSL technology, also used forInternetbanking;

2. The law on credit cards in Israel protects thecardholder and therefore the risk is minimal,

ormanufacturer, similar to purchases in high streetshops. Computers are better purchased locallybecause of the clear advantage to dealing wi

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establish the general nature of your child's

complaint, and will make a diagnosis in terms of

Chinese medicine. This is done by observing your

child, taking your child's pulse, and asking various

questions to determine the main energy imbalance.

The first visit lasts about 30 minutes including

treatment. Follow-up visits, when needed, are 15-20

minutes and start with a few questions and re-

examination to determine your child's progress,

followed by treatment. The number of treatments

depends on your child's patterns of illness and

his/her energy level.

Acupuncture is a wonderful medicine for children.

With a continuously developing history of over

2500 years, the principles of diagnosis and

treatment of disease has been refined to a high

degree of accuracy by the cumulative experience of

centuries of Chinese doctors. Chinese medicine

works on very different principles from Western

medicine and can often help a very wide range of

conditions which cannot be helped by traditional

medicine. Being holistic and curative, acupuncture

also has the great advantage of being safe and non-

invasive, and is free from the weakening side-

effects of medications. The child's spirit, happiness,

energy and immunity all improve during the course

of treatment. The long term effects are to strengthen

the child, maintain health and to help him get

through all the changes he undergoes in life.

Diet and proper eating habits are pivotal in the

health of young children. Often overfeeding,

inappropriate foods and amounts are the cause of

most pediatric diseases. Most pediatric diseases and

illnesses can be relieved by simple dietary changes.

For example when children are overfed their

digestive system becomes inundated with too much

food that can't be dealt with resulting in chronic

stomachaches, constipation or earaches. Feeding on

a schedule, good quality food, and in smaller

amounts can significantly decrease these illnesses,

or any other that arise such as coughs, colds, waking

up the middle of the night and hyperactivity.

Limiting sweets and dairy foods is so important to a

child's health. Sweets weaken the digestive system

and dairy produces dampness. When a child is sick

these foods should be greatly reduced or eliminated

from the diet.

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It should also be noted that while the credit is forup to either $600 or $1,000 per child (depending onthe tax year), there are a number of other factors thatdetermine whether or not you qualify for a full,partial or no credit. These include the geographiclocation of your sources of income, your totalincome and your being subject to the AlternativeMinimum Tax (AMT).All these factors (and others)interact with each other to determine the actualcredit you are entitled to and ultimately receive as arefund.

Once you file your returns, you should startreceiving your refund checks in the mail (or bydirect deposit into your account if you so desire)within a few months (amended returns take a bitmore time than initial filings and direct depositrefunds are a bit faster than check refunds). So if youneed to start saving for your son's bar mitzvah,daughter's bat mitzvah, a family vacation orwhatever here's a great way for Uncle Sam to helpfinance it. We spend plenty of hard earned money onour kids, so isn't it great to have the opportunity toget money back just for having them?Michael Barth, CPA US & Israel, is the Controller

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Parshat TerumahCandle lighting 17:15Shabbat ends 18:12

March 512 Adar

Parshat TetzavehShabbat Zachor

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March 1219 Adar

Parshat Ki TissaShabbat Parah


March 1926 Adar

Parshat Vayakhel/PekudeiShabbat Mevarchim


Ta'anit Esther11 AdarThursday, March 4Fast begins at dawn (4:45)Fast ends at nightfall (18:15)> >

Voices For IsraelVoices For Israel is a

collaborative effort of over 50Jewish music artists fromthroughout the internationalJewish community. Themusicians joined together in aninspi r ing express ion ofsolidarity with Israel.

The 2-CD set was producedby Jordan B. Gorfinkel of

Beat'achon, the Jewish A Cappella group, andarranged by the recording artist Yehuda! The setalso features Avraham Fried, Dudu Fisher, Safam,Paul Zim, Abie Rotenberg (Dveykus, Aish), YossiGreen, the Chevra and Blue Fringe, plus more. Theprofits will be used to assist Israeli victims of terrorand their families.

“ We Stand As One” combinesthe voices of over 50 contemporary Jewish Musicrecording artists, and stands to revive the hope of allJewish people for unity and peace.

One song in particular generates a lot ofemotion. Malki's Song” waswritten by Israeli teenager, Malki Roth, just monthsbefore she was killed in the Jerusalem Sbarrobombing at the age of 15. Months before she died,she wrote this song which she planned on enteringinto a contest. During the shiva, friends told thefamily about the song. Malki was active in Ezra andwas also dedicated to helping disabled childreninspired by her severely disabled younger sister. Asa result, The Malki Foundation was formed to helpthe disabled (www.kerenmalki.org).

The CD set is being used as a fundraiser inIsrael by Ezra and BneiAkiva.

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for the religious and secular.

Megilla will be followed by a family Purim party.

Minimal fee. For details, please call the Matnas,

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Senior residents are invited to

followed by a lecture about the Megilla on

. Free entry. For details and

registration, please call the Matnas, 972-2210.

Rav Ofer Erez shlita, will teach "Rabbi Nachman

Tales" every Thursday evening at Beit Knesset

"Kol Yaacov", 22 Rechov Hanevi'im, Shimshoni,

Modiin at 21:30.

, chevruta learning for women of all

levels. , 8:30 pm at the Kipudan

shul. For more information, please call Ilana

Cohen, 08-972-3299.

Motzei Shabbat, March 6

Megilla reading

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Month at a GlanceMonth at a Glance CHINESE HERBAL REMEDIES

CHINESE PEDIATRIC MASSAGE:

:

Chinese herbal medicine is one of the most

sophisticated herbal medicine systems in the world.

The ingredients in these formulas are crafted

together to act synergistically to restore health and

balance. Chinese herbals can be taken as pills,

powders, tinctures or teas. Often I can recommend

herbal teas that are probably in your house to treat

many symptoms as they arise.

Tui-na, Chinese pediatric massage is another

highly effective modality for treating commonly

encountered children's illnesses. First done in the

clinic this technique can be taught to the parents

who then can continue the treatment at home on a

daily basis or as long as needed.

Now when I treat young children they want to

know what I can do for their parents!

Chag Purim Sameach!!

Jodi Marder, C.Ac., Ch.Hb., R.D., 25 Rechov

Hatirosh, Chashmonaim, 052-518-362.

cont. from page 6

QUIZ NIGHT!

Amutat Yididay Mesuat Neriah

invites you to a fundraiser for

Ezer Modiin and Beit Sefer Mesuat Neriah

Motzai Shabbat, March 20 at 8:30

Location and prizes to be announced.

Baba (an Iraqi Purim pastry)On a quest for something slightly different to serve for

Purim this year, I had a look at some family traditions.Actually, I went to my husband's family and found a pastryprepared by the Iraqi Jews of Baghdad for Purim. I gave it atest run, devoured about five of them and decided that theyare really 'good tucker' and worth a bit of fussing aroundwith the yeast dough. This recipe makes around 70.

1 kg plain flour, sifted50 g fresh yeast1 3/4 cup warm water200 g margarine (block), cut into cubes2 Tblspn. oilVanilla sugar (two sachets)3 Tblspn. sugar

500 g pitted dates200 g walnuts, ground1 egg beaten with a little water for glazing sesame seeds

1. Combine water with yeast, sugar and a handful of flour.Allow to sit in a warm place until it becomes frothy (around10 minutes).2. Add the cubed margarine, oil, vanilla sugar and most ofthe flour. Knead with a dough hook and add the remainingflour. Continue kneading until combined completely andthe dough is smooth.3. Remove the dough hook and oil the bowl (use oil spray).Return dough to the bowl and cover with a cloth. Stand in awarm place until dough has doubled in bulk (around ¾hour).4. Prepare the filling by combining the walnuts and dates inthe food processor. Set the oven to 180 Celcius.5. Divide the dough in half and roll out to 3mm thickness.Cut into rounds with either a scone cutter or a glass. Put asmall teaspoon of filling in the centre and pinch the sidestogether. Arrange on a greased tray and stand again in awarm place to rise (about 10 minutes). Brush with eggwashand sprinkle with sesame seeds.6. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

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Enjoy and Purim Sameach!Ilana Cohen is a qualified chef who worked in five-star hotels

both in Israel and Australia. She now wishes she had her own five-star chef working in her own kitchen so that she didn't have tobother.

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Congratulations to Noam Shimoni andAriel Finkelstein!

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Noam and Ariel are the winners of ModiInfo'swriting contest. They each won two free games ofbowling at in Ligad Center.

Purim is a time of joy,For every girl and boy.Purim is a time of cheer,We wait for Purim every year.Esther saved us from Hamen,So today we can say "amen".Wear costumes, eat hamentashen,And have a very happy Purim!

Hooray, today is Purim!I am going to school andI am going to see everyone's dress-ups.My costume is a Kinder Egg.I wonder what is in it.May be it is a chocolate cake or may be apacket of biscuits.I love Purim because I like hamentashens.

Noam Shimoni, age 10, Beit Sefer Yachad Modiin

Ariel Finkelstein, age 7, Beit Sefer Mesuat Neriah

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