Anyone deserving of an 'Honorable Menschen,' can contact Howard Berger via his e-mail: Howardberger9798@aol.com or by fax: 822-3670.

In an effort to reduce recidivism among addicted people, Dr. Barry Glasser(MD) with a practice in Brigantine this week discussed the brain chemistry of an addicted person and available interventions, therapies and recovery programs. His lecture took place this past Wednesday during a program honoring volunteers and agencies sponsored by Atlantic County's Department of Justice at the County library in Mays Landing. Glasser is medical director of the John Brooks Recovery Center in Atlantic City. In 2005 the county's public safety department implemented a discharge planning program to address the escalating number of repeat offenders. And the program connects inmates with community based agencies providing help. Glasser is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pain Management and Addiction Medicine and has an impressive academic and clinical background and is in demand as a speaker dealing with addiction problems. His outlook on helping addiction clients is summed up in his motto that "addiction is a disease (from which) there is a way out." He resides in Mays Landing with his wife and three children. He is fluent in Spanish and served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1977. Besides being medical director at Medical One, Glasser is on the medical staff at AtlantiCare Medical Center and was on the medical staff at Shore Memorial Hospital and is the recipient of many medical awards and is a member of the AMA of New Jersey and was honored with the NJ AMA Physician Award and other awards. His education is formidable and includes American University of the Caribbean, University of Maryland and Cornell University. HM cites him for a distinguished medical career and praises him for helping a troubled segment of our population.

RABBI KRAUSS SAYS THE HIGH HOLIDAYS GIVES US OPPORTUNITY TO RISE SPIRITUALLY

The transition at Beth El Synagogue to Rabbi Aaron Krauss went smoothly as the shul's spiritual leader assumed the pulpit he previously occupied and in his column focused attention on next month's High Holidays - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Following last week's celebration of Rabbi Krauss' distinguished 50- year career at a tribute dinner, he said in the current issue of the Megillah, "from a spiritual point of view our lives are a piece of eternity, wrapped up within us are not only our personal lives but, if we allow, the wisdom of the past, both remote and recent; in truth, the past is always with us." It was well said from one of the area's Judaic scholars. He said, "and on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur we have an opportunity to rise spiritually, to be able to look around us and gain perspective to see where we've been and where we are going." Rabbi Krauss deserves the honor of being South Jersey's Dean of Rabbis, his thoughts are words of Judaic wisdom which tell us that he deserves that lofty position.

JEFFREY LIGHT CORRECTS IMPRESSION OF HOW BAR ASSOCIATION DIRECTED $22,000 TO CHARITIES

Expressing his appreciation for the HM article last week on completing his term as president of the Atlantic County Bar Association, Jeffrey Light corrected how the ACBA allocated $22,000 to local charities. He said the monies were divided between Sister Jean's Kitchen in Atlantic City and the Food Bank of South Jersey located in Egg Harbor Township near Shore Mall, two very worthy charities. HM thanks Light for the correction and praises the attorney for ending his Bar Association tenure in a flourishing way.

BRYANT SIMON SPOKE RECENTLY ON HIS BOOK, ATLANTIC CITY'S "BOARDWALK OF DREAMS"

Growing up in Northfield, Ventnor and Vineland, author Bryant Simon knew this area and grasped the importance of AC's casino industry and the urban problems that gaming created. This led him to write a meaningful book, "Boardwalk of Dreams, Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America," published by Oxford University Press in 2004. Another book is his soon-to-be released, "Everything but the Coffee: Learning about America from Starbucks" (University of California Press). he conducted a recent reading about both books at Margate's Bloom Pavillion. He received a rave review on his AC book from the American Historical Review: "Simon has added a somewhat grandiose sub-title, declaring his intention...to make it a metaphor for the U.S. urban crisis of the 20th century and succeeds well in making his case about Atlantic City." Simon isn't too far from the shore and is a professor of history at Temple University and has taught at the University of Georgia. His book on Atlantic City is one of many on the "Tale of Two Cities," and his thoughts on AC are welcome ones.

GAIL STANGER'S KOSHER MEAT BUSINESS SETS DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY DELIVERIES

It takes an enterprising person to fill a void that has existed in this region of South Jersey where for many years there is lacking a retail outlet for purchasing kosher meats. Gail Stanger recognized this need and organized Atlantic City Kosher Meats delivering these products to a customer's home. There is a deadline when such deliveries are made. September 15 is the day when orders must be submitted to be delivered in time for Rosh Hashanah which begins September 18. Gail says contact her at 609-703- 6950 or by her website at ackoshermeats@ yahoo.com. By calling Gail, she will describe the kosher products available and the prices. She says her goal is twice a month delivery and she added, "this might need to be tweeked a bit due to our area needs." As HM emphasized when we first reported Gail Stanger's delivery business, we wish her lots of success for a much needed service.

RETURN CONCERT BY AL CAZ SUNDAY TO JCC WILL FUND JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

There is a large element of music lovers here in our community who love the music of the 60's and 70's and returning here this Sunday evening to perform a concert at the Katz Jewish Community Center with a "night of comedy and music" is comedian Al Caz. He has appeared locally with his very entertaining performance at the Trop Comedy Stop and the Borgata Comedy Club and has also appeared on the "Tonight Show." Proceeds will benefit the Trocki Jewish Community Day School, says Mona Trocki- Ozlek. "An exciting and fun way to end a great summer weekend is in store for those who attend this event," declared Trocki. And she adds,"I urge our cherished community to attend a comedy and musical show for our school." Caz labels the show as "The Change" connotating what Trocki describes as a "refreshing and witty performance with an enhancing presentation," Tickets sell for $25. In a previous appearance at a local synagogue, "Caz and his musical colleagues received rave reviews and for a great cause," says Trocki who has a passion for Jewish education. For additional details call Mona at 609-487-0697.