Morty Leibowitz, a Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at New York University, came to live in Israel with his wife Ruth in 1996. A resident of Raanana, he founded the Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Center at Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba and currently serves as a senior research consultant in the Chief Physician’s office at Kupat Holim Clalit. His avocations are literature, poetry and history.
Morty and Ruth are the proud grandparents of 8 and enjoy the nachas of watching them grow up and proudly serve in Israel in Zahal and Sherut Leumi.
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Morton Leibowitz, in this moving poem, addresses the
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contrast between hope and despair; harmony and conflict.
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A compendium of essays and poems which sketches "an
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eloquent flow of … ideas… that together describe a lifetime" writes Morty Leibowitz. He sums up: inconsistent, but with a distinctive charm, "good for browsing and remembering, but not as a serious read"
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Morty relates some unusual tales of his internship
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at the Bellevue Hospital prison ward. One interesting story is about William Morales, a Puerto Rican terrorist who lost both hands when a bomb he was building exploded, and then managed to escape prison by sliding down a rope made of bandages!
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In a poem written more than 10 years ago, the poet
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describes a visit to the hospital ward for flu victims. Memories of the holocaust still overshadow life for these old and suffering survivors as they lie in their hospital beds.
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A humorous yet frightening take on what might happen
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in 2026 when the automated home and car systems that are being developed now take over our lives
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A description of "getting hooked" in the butt, while
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fishing at a secluded lake. Unfortunately a group of misguided girl scouts comes along, tries to treat him, and manages to break his leg. A painfully "funny" experience.
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Amusing account of this visit to a lovely town situated
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near the Chinese border in
northwestern Vietnam. Travel conditions to get there were cold and frugal but the
amazing views, lush vegetation and meeting the locals more than made up for it once they had arrived. A trip to the local market saw souvenir options that included a huge variety of food, drink and even animals.
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A discussion about James Joyce between Monty Leibowitz
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and 8 Indian gentlemen in a Dublin pub revealed that like Joyce's Ulysses, they were all like 'the eternal Jew' searching for their identity.
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How does a lay person start to reconcile contradictory
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headlines? Dr Morty Leibowitz gives us a few pointers to help sort out this dilemma
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What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and what is
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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and how can we slow the process of mental aging? Prof. Leibowitz offers some suggestions. And if all that doesn’t work, he writes, please remember that we’re all in this together and hope springs eternal.
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The names of Israel's fallen are engraved on stone.
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What if the stone could speak! Morty Leibowitz has given the stone a voice, and the result is a moving and poetic tribute to Israel's fallen, and to those who remain.
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Coffee is, after petroleum, the second most commonly
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traded commodity in the world. Its popularity is related to its impact on the body’s physiology; it’s a potent stimulant. There have recently been a number of studies concerning cofee's effect on our health but Morty urges not to be overly influenced by the latest medical headlines.
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Three main diets – studies carried out at the Ben-Gurion
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University of the Negev – are discussed. "All participants lost weight, with the maximum weight loss being in the first 6 months", writes Morty Leibowitz. The good cholesterol (MDL) increased in all three, with the largest increase being in the low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet.
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