PJ Library grows rapidly across North America
Never underestimate the power of a good book to transform a life. In PJ Library’s case, 95,000 children across North America open their mailboxes each month to discover new Jewish children’s books that they read nightly with their families, opening them up to Judaism’s rich stories and culture.
Started seven years ago by Jewish philanthropist Harold Grinspoon, PJ Library is growing Continue reading
When a run-of-the-mill gift just isn’t going to cut it for your hard-to-buy-for parent, wife, young bar or bat mitzvah, Sweet 16 or bride-to-be, perhaps a custom piece is the answer.
So where do you start?
Your mother’s jewelry box, china cabinet or closet may hold the key. Chances are Continue reading
Photos by Susan Nieman and Norman Gilbert Photography, llc
Fur is in. Vests, hats, scarves, shawls, earmuffs, teddy bears, jackets in all shapes and lengths and even blankets!
Jim Holloway, Master Furrier
When I walked into Holloway Furs in East Memphis this fall to do a photo shoot, I was hooked. The hardest part was deciding which type of fur I liked the most – mink, beaver, Continue reading
Phil Elson originally wrote this article for a minor league baseball magazine on June 13, 2003.
Prologue by his mother-in-law, Ellyn Polsky
Julie and Phil Elson were married in 2006
Julie Polsky saw Phil’s profile and photo on JDate.com the night before she moved from St. Louis to Little Rock. Her friend’s brother had subscribed, so Julie and friend Karen checked out the possibilities. Phil was the only one of interest. When Julie arrived in Little Rock she inquired of several people if they knew of a broadcaster named Phil Elson. Since Phil had only been in Little Rock for about six months, no one really knew him. Some thought he was on TV announcing sports or reporting the weather. Phil had never been on JDate before, but because he was new in town, he decided to take a chance. Julie went to several Travelers games before figuring out that Phil must be the guy in the announcers’ box. Julie remembered his profile picture and recognized Phil when she saw him in person. When I questioned her, she told me that she wouldn’t have gone out with him if he were a total stranger.:) They married on Nov. 6, 2006, and are now are the proud parents of a two and a half-year-old-daughter and are expecting their second baby in the spring.
Binoculars
By Phil Elson
Every self-respecting member of a press box has a pair. Binoculars are an integral part of a broadcaster’s equipment. Some guys have huge binoculars that help them count how Continue reading
Melissa Horen and Jacob Kaplan
Jeff and Susan Horen of Overland Park, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Elizabeth Horen, to Jacob Lehman Kaplan, son of Rosalee and Andy Kaplan of Roanoke, Va. Continue reading
