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A FATHER’S LEGACY WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY DAD’S JOURNEY
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explosives on the S.S. Patria in an attempt to prevent deportation. However, the amount of explosives used was too great, and the ship began sinking rapidly. Over 200 refugees drowned. The survivors on the Patria were allowed to stay in Palestine, while those who remained on the Atlantic were deported to Mauritius.” (Below is a thumbnail image from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s database — a record I located after submitting a search request through their archive.)
My father was on the S.S. Patria when it exploded and sank. While others on the ship drowned in Haifa Harbor, he survived and, in doing so, rescued a child on the ship. (Years later, that child, by then a young adult, visited my father to thank him.) My father then spent four months in a detention center operated by the British. Upon his release, he joined his brother Samuel, who had arrived previously. He went on to meet my mother, who had also escaped from Czechoslovakia after being orphaned and becoming the sole survivor of her five siblings. Eventually, my parents started their own family by having my older sister, brother, and then me. First, however, my father decided to return to Europe to fight the Axis Powers. He joined the Jewish Brigade (officially the Jewish Infantry Brigade Group) and fought under the command of British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's Eighth Army during World War II.
June brings us Father’s Day. If you had, have, or are a loving father, I am happy for you. My father, Moshe Friedman, of blessed memory, passed when I was 13 years old. His funeral was on Father’s Day that year. I think of him and say a prayer of remembrance and thanks every day. My father was born in what was then the country of Czechoslovakia. In November of 1940, when he was 25 years of age, he sought to escape the Holocaust — which took the lives of his parents, two of his siblings, a nephew, and other relatives — by emigrating to what was then the British Mandate of Palestine. Part of his journey is described on the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: “In May of 1940 … a plan (was developed) to extricate approximately 3,500 Jews … aboard three Greek ships S.S. Pacific, S.S. Atlantic, and S.S. Milos. The ships departed the Romanian port Tulcea in September of 1940. Upon arrival in Haifa, the British authorities decided to deport all the refugees to Mauritius. They began transferring the refugees to the S.S. Patria, a French cargo ship previously caught by the British. All the passengers from the S.S. Pacific and S.S. Milos were transferred. During the transfer of passengers from the S.S. Atlantic, Haganah operatives placed
The history set forth above, while significant, is only a part of what my father courageously
faced on his journey to becoming a totally dedicated and loving father. His story and his love inspire me to be the best father I can be.
–Eddie Friedman
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The bonds we develop with our pets are unlike any other we experience. They depend on us for their every want and need, and we often give them whatever they ask for! We know they would do the same for us if the roles were reversed. As the years pass, that bond deepens, making us inseparable from our furry friends. Many of us have felt despair when we imagine life without our trusty dog, cat, or other pet. It turns out that some animals feel the same and will do everything in their power to protect their owner if tragedy occurs. An 84-year-old man in Washington state woke up one morning to the sound of his glucose machine telling him his blood sugar was too low. As he headed toward the fridge, he noticed his 13-year-old dog, Gita, wanted to go outside. Shortly after being let out, Gita took off toward the woods, and her owner followed in pursuit. After traveling 20–30 feet, the man turned around to head back home when dizziness overcame him. He fell to the ground, broke his hip, and immediately started shouting for help. Gita remained by her owner’s side for some time before realizing nobody would hear him in the secluded woods. She jumped into action, heading toward a well-traveled street, where she encountered a sheriff’s deputy. The deputy tried to get the dog in his vehicle to no avail, so he surveyed the surrounding area to find Gita’s owner. The deputy could not locate the owner but still felt something was wrong, so he turned his attention back to Gita. The two locked eyes before Gita stood up and ran toward an unmarked side street. Gita led the deputy directly to her owner before any more harm could come to him. GITA'S HEROIC DASH TO SAVE HER OWNER Loyalty Runs Deep
Canary in the Coal Mine? The Hidden Health Risks of Burnout
Do your job or housework leave you feeling burnt out? If so, you aren’t alone.
Burnout is a common affliction in our technological age. An estimated 48% of employees and 53% of managers claim they’re burned out, according to a 2022 Microsoft survey of 20,000 workers, and stress levels have worsened since then. Career-driven people, overworked employees, and working people from all walks of life can experience alienation, extreme exhaustion, loss of meaning, and reduced performance, all hallmarks of burnout. The term was coined in the 1970s to denote the exhaustion often experienced by people in the helping professions. Burnout is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, the professionals’ guide to diagnostic standards. However, the World Health Organization recognizes it as a factor in people’s health. Some doctors use the Maslach Burnout Inventory, a scale measuring a person’s level of exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy, to diagnose burnout. Items include, “I feel emotionally drained by my work.” The symptoms of burnout can serve as the canary in the coal mine — an early warning that overload, overwork, or stress may be on the verge of harming your health. Consider an extended break from work to ease the strain. If your ennui deepens into low self-esteem, guilt, hopelessness, or thoughts of suicide, a vacation or long weekend isn’t likely to help. Clinical depression or anxiety requires different treatment by a therapist or mental health professional. The bottom line: If you’re feeling burned out, it’s time to put on the brakes, check out for a while, and tune in more closely to your overall well-being!
After the event, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office posted “Hero Dog Saves Owner” and their account of the story on Facebook. Gita certainly proved her loyalty and bravery that day!
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WORKERS’ COMP AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS
Hurt on the job? You may be entitled to much more than just workers’ compensation benefits.
to workers' compensation benefits and barred from commencing a lawsuit against the negligent employer for damages beyond those benefits — for example, pain and suffering. However, there are instances where an injured employee is entitled to workers' compensation and a settlement or award for additional compensation. These cases arise when the injured employee's lawyers can successfully argue that a third party is liable for the harm the worker experienced. For example, if a person driving for work is injured because of another driver’s negligence, they would be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and could also bring a claim against the at-fault driver. The same
applies to someone hurt on the job in a slip- and-fall or trip-and-fall accident. If a third party caused the injury, such as a subcontractor or equipment provider on a construction site, the worker may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits and additional compensation via a third-party claim or lawsuit. Frequently, people hurt in the course of their employment are not aware of all the parties who may be legally liable to pay out compensation for their injuries. When injured workers call our office for a free, no-obligation case review, we listen carefully and identify all liable parties. We then advise as to the best courses of action to protect one's rights. If you have questions about an injury sustained while working, we will welcome your call.
In New York State, people who suffer injuries during their employment are entitled to benefits through workers’ compensation. On its website, the Workers’ Compensation Board states: “[T]he workers' compensation system guarantees both medical care and weekly cash benefits to people who are injured on the job. Weekly cash benefits and medical care are paid by the employer's insurance carrier, as directed by the Workers' Compensation Board.”
In almost all cases, an employee injured due to their employer's negligence will be limited
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Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup Inspired by EatingWell.com
Ingredients • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium shallot, chopped • 2 medium summer squash (about 1 lb), diced • 3 tsp chopped fresh thyme or oregano, divided • 1 14-oz can reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt • 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear) • 1 tsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook for 1 minute. 2. Add squash and 1 tsp herbs; cook 3–5 minutes until the squash softens; stir occasionally. 3. Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5 more minutes until squash is soft. 4. In a blender, purée soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pan and stir in corn. 5. Simmer over medium heat and cook 3–5 minutes until corn is tender,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. 6. Serve garnished with remaining 2 tsp herbs and feta.
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One Father’s Lasting Impact INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 2 How Burnout Can Signal Depression
Hero Hound Saves Owner
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When Workers’ Comp Isn’t Enough
Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup
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The Hidden Innovators Behind Baseball’s Greatest Gear
Then there’s John Hillerich, a German immigrant and skilled woodworker who ran a shop in Louisville, Kentucky. His game- changing moment came when his baseball- loving son needed a better bat. Hillerich’s new design had a harder surface to help players drive the ball farther, and in 1902, the famous Louisville Slugger was patented. More than a century later, the bat remains one of the most iconic pieces of baseball equipment, wielded by legends past and present. And finally, Benjamin Shibe, the “Edison of baseball.” Before Shibe, baseballs lacked the durability needed for a high-powered sport. In 1909, he patented the cork-centered baseball, a tougher, more resilient ball that allowed for stronger, farther hits. His creation became the official ball of Major League Baseball in 1911, forever altering how the game was played. These three inventors helped shape baseball into the thrilling sport it is today. Next time you watch a game, remember that every leaping grab at the warning track, every solidly hit line drive, and every soaring home run snagged by an enthusiastic fan are built on a legacy of innovation.
MEET THE MINDS BEHIND BASEBALL’S ICONIC EQUIPMENT A GLOVE, BAT, AND BALL TRANSFORMED BASEBALL FOREVER
its equipment . Three inventors, George Rawlings, John Hillerich, and Benjamin Shibe, took baseball’s core components and transformed them into game-changers. George Rawlings was the first to look at a player’s bruised and battered hands and think, “There’s got to be a better way.” As a sporting goods store owner, Rawlings designed a padded baseball glove, patenting it in 1885. With added felt and rubber padding, his glove gave players much-needed protection while fielding fast-moving balls. Today, Rawlings’ baseball gloves are as essential to the game as the bases themselves.
Baseball may be America’s pastime, but it didn’t appear out of thin air. The game we know and love today is a patchwork of early stick-and- ball games, tracing back centuries to England’s cricket and even as far back as ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Egyptians. But modern baseball started taking shape in 19th-century New York. Enter the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, which set the foundation in 1846 with official rules that included base paths, foul lines, and, mercifully , the elimination of tagging runners out by hurling the ball at them.
Of course, baseball wouldn’t be what it is today without the brilliant minds who revolutionized
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