Scott Rifkin, MD, Author at JMORE

Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy (Photo by Christina Ambalavanar on Unsplash.com)

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Enjoy the World

May 6, 2021 Scott Rifkin, MD

For Jmore’s annual Travel Issue, Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., has a simple message: Enjoy the world. Enjoy Life.

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Dr. Scott Rifkin: Planting a Garden is Good Therapy

March 12, 2021 Scott Rifkin, MD

For Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., planting his spring vegetable garden is a form of therapy — a way to express confidence in tomorrow.

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American Greatness

November 13, 2020 Scott Rifkin, MD

On the morning after the election, Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD, took a few moments to reflect on where we are as a nation. Here’s what he had to say.

Members of the Minnesota-based group Jewish Community Action recently attended a rally in St. Paul protesting police brutality. (Courtesy of Carin Mrotz, via JTA)

An Invitation to Today’s World

September 3, 2020 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD, has a message for Mr. B, the 85-year-old reader who recently wrote to him complaining about recent protests: Hiding in the blissful ignorance of the 1950s doesn’t mean the problems didn’t exist back then — or now.

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Don’t Miss This Moment

July 30, 2020 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD, knows it could be six months or more before he can see his grandchildren again. He hopes when he does, he can be proud of the progress we have made in our society.

Members of the Minnesota-based group Jewish Community Action recently attended a rally in St. Paul protesting police brutality. (Courtesy of Carin Mrotz, via JTA)

It Would be Easy

June 3, 2020 Scott Rifkin, MD

In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin writes it’s time to insist that young black men receive the same protections as young Jewish men.

Love is Priceless

February 3, 2020 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin gives thanks for the love in his life.

Rays of Hope

December 5, 2019 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin reflects on the joy of his grandson and the inspiration he felt after talking with his seatmates on a recent Southwest flight.

The "private office" of Daniel Brozowsky, aka "Nookie the Bookie," was reportedly a sidewalk phone booth around Hayward and Park Heights avenues, near Pimlico Race Course.

In Praise of the Pimlico Plan

November 1, 2019 Scott Rifkin, MD

The Pimlico plan not only keeps the Preakness in Baltimore, it also creates a cleared development zone around the track to attract new housing, retail, health services.

Happy New Year!

September 5, 2019 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore publisher Scott Rifkin offers wishes for a healthy and happy New Year and shares some thoughts on health care, animals, and the president.

Jmore's July/August 2019 Issue: 10 Under 40

Joining the New Leaders

July 11, 2019 Scott Rifkin, MD

A new generation of leaders is appearing. They are more progressive. They are serious about the environment. They are more open to a multi-cultural society.