Posts Tagged: Penny Waga
Reflections on the Death of a Parent
A very good friend of mine recently lost his father. Naturally, this brought back thoughts of when my mother, Penny Waga, died in 2013. It also reminded...
Strength and Humility: The Paradox of Life
On June 16, 2015, The Carlebach Shul of Manhattan's Upper West Side held its annual dinner. The following are excerpts from a speech I gave...
Rabbi Avi Weiss: My Hero
A few days ago, I attended a momentous event to honor Rabbi Avi Weiss and his family. It marked the first time he had ever...
Penny Waga – My Mother, My Hero
My mother, Penny Waga passed away this week after a long illness. As someone who loved - and was loved - by her more than...
The Jewish Race & Irving Moskowitz’ Donations
As the grandson of Holocaust survivors and the son of Penny Waga who was born in a DP camp in Poland, I have always struggled...