INTERVIEWS

Always inspired by his father’s Mishnaic teaching, “In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man,”
Borowich strove to be that man. Time has proved that he achieved that goal over and over again.

In his tiny Smart car, one can point to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach at 5’6” and truly say, “Size doesn’t matter.” As he revs up his mission in life, he sounds like a Hummer and roars like a warrior. Newsweek has called him “the most famous rabbi in America” and what others have called him may not be fit for print.

It is remarkable that this first female American Ambassador to Hungary never thought of herself in terms of being beautiful and still remembers herself as the little chubby girl she once was. But Nancy Goodman Brinker was raised to recognize the ephemeral nature of surface beauty and to focus on longer lasting possessions, such as education and knowledge, self achievement and societal contributions—not merely to make an appearance, but to make a difference.

When John F. Kennedy was shot to death on November 22, 1963, the entire world was glued to the television in a manner unprecedented in broadcast history. All Americans were shocked, some were heartbroken, and many were filled with uncertainty. But there was one 10-year-old American boy named Aaron who was never more certain of anything than what he had decided that day

“Wake up, wake up” the shofar cries, for the sounds of the ancient instrument are meant to serve as an alarm clock and awaken slumbering Jewish souls. Thus, in temples across the globe, congregants listen anxiously whether the man blowing the sanctified ram’s horn has the stamina to issue forth the meaningful mighty blasts.

We can learn a lot about Eric Cantor by the one inanimate object he'd have if his house was on fire. Unlike some who say they'd grab their awards, photos or wallets, Cantor fires back with an answer as if he'd rehearsed it his whole life.

It's not only a woman's prerogative to change her mind. Mark S. Charendoff, President of the Jewish Funders Network, has made his best decisions by changing his mind. Luckily for him, for his wife, for Charles Bronfman, for Judaism and for humanity itself, "no" was not always his final answer.

Turns out you may not have to be a doctor to be a Jewish mother’s dream. In fact, businessman Mark Cuban may have upped the ante for other nice boys vying for maternal endorsement. By the age of 30, Cuban was already a self-made millionaire; by age 39 he upgraded to billionaire

When Brunello Cucinelli weaves a tale, it is as delightful and beautiful as the luxury line of cashmere garments he produces. His Language is poetic, his thoughts profound.

“If there were rebbetzins like Aliza around in my day, I’d still be a rabbi,” says comedian and close friend Jackie Mason, adding, “She has the brains of Henry Kissinger and the femininity of Marilyn Monroe.”

South Africa is known for its unique flora and fauna—its rare plants, birds, animals, insects, fish and of course, its precious diamonds. It is thus not surprising that the soil that nurtured these natural splendors, could rear a man as special as Trevor Davis.

With his sophisticated French accent, striking looks and aristocratic comportment, it is hard to imagine who could better serve as Cartier International’s director than the one-of-a-kind Gerard Djaoui, who fittingly sits at the head of the legendary company that has serviced and jeweled kings and queens and adorned aristocrats across the world.