I spent 13 wonderful summers at Balfour and my inpiration to become a rabbi was leading Sabbath Services. Amazingly I celebrated my 80th birthday in Jerusalem and gave thanks at the Holy Wall for surviving cancer 5 times. My nickname is The Running Rabbi for competing in the 1978 NYC Marathon. In 1980 I made a humanitarian visit to the 52 hostages and was invited by President Reagan to greet them at the White House upon their return. As a rabbi I believe that the heart of true religion is human goodness and decency far surpassing denominational differences and parochial lines. My Facebook page is running rabbi and I reach people in 55 countries with my inspirational blog. Two years ago I celebrated my 80th birthday in Jerusalem and gave thanks for surviving cancer. It was at Balfour that I learned the meaning of friendship and my life has great meaning by being a friend to my fellow cancer patients and all who struggle with adversity. If you would like to reminisce my cell is 914.272.5682..Shalom and blessing to all..Hirshel Jaffe
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Spoke today with Dr. Alan Ditty Fine. He and his wife Chris and brother in law Tony Dombrow are all well. What was most gratifying in our discussion was remembering the influence people like Oscar Dombrow and Sol Press had on us as young men. We were all city kids so things like camping and canoeing were new and exciting. Most importantly the model of respect and sportsmanship plus pride in the camp and Its staff and fellow campers was invaluable to our growth.
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