Learning Tora. Since first grade through yeshiva, and college I have learned Tora, and always enjoyed it. Learning Talmud in depth can be a most wonderful experience. These days, I try to learn whenever I can.
Software Engineering & Computer Science I still enjoy computing, and can work part time.. Some of my areas of interest include Object Orientation, Distributed Computing, Formal Methods, and Design Patterns. Writing I have (co)written a number of professional (i.e in software engineering) articles, and research documents. . I am now starting to write articles on any topic that strikes my fancy .To see what I have written so far, check my publications .
Chess: I like to play chess. I think my ranking is about 1800.
Tai Chi: This graceful Chinese art is a healer, a martial art and a philosophy of life. I started to learn Tai Chi in 1992. My learning included the Yang style Short Form of Cheng Man Ching, the Sword Form, and Push Hands.
Transcendental Meditation (TM): TM has helped me much in my healing process since 6/96. I can't praise it enough. It has helped me maintain calm,peace and inner strength through my very difficult times. For more information on TM, check out www.maharishi.org , or www.tm.org.