Posted on: July 20th, 2015

We are venturing outdoors and breathing in the fresh air.

Posted on: July 13th, 2015

Thankfully, camp mommy has been going along swimmingly (see what I did there?) until now.

Posted on: July 10th, 2015

I remember being taken away for surgery on the tenth floor, and not waking up for another two days. Later I was told that Rabbi Riskin sat with my family during the entire surgery.

Posted on: July 10th, 2015

My parents have a coffee table in their den, and I’ve never seen anyone drink coffee on it.

Posted on: July 10th, 2015

Both books place an emphasis on creativity, finding new and exciting ways to tempt the palate...

Posted on: July 6th, 2015

I realized that I am an integral part of that man who wished to win – I am also a part of a nation; I felt like I was standing there and shouting, “I won.”

Posted on: July 6th, 2015

As I powerfully belted out the song, Ani Maamin B’emunah Sheleima – which means “I believe in God with full faith” – a thought suddenly crossed my mind.

Posted on: July 6th, 2015

I do not suggest abandoning civilization for a pristine desert island or a hilltop in Judea or Samaria.

Posted on: July 6th, 2015

Search the Internet for innovative barbeque items and you might just be surprised at what you come across.

Posted on: July 3rd, 2015

How efficient to kill two birds with one stone – or booking. Actually three birds, since I invited a man I had commiserated with while waiting my turn to join me.

Posted on: July 2nd, 2015

Last month we outlined how a few years after Judah Touro’s death a public movement was inaugurated by the citizens of New Orleans to erect a monument to his memory, and that opposition to this tribute came from a number of rabbis throughout the country who claimed that Judaism forbade the erection of any graven […]

Posted on: June 30th, 2015

The Silver Platter has it all: gorgeous photography, oodles of useful tips and, more importantly, incredible recipes that you will find yourself making again and again.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2015

With the famous Touro Synagogue, a variety of mansions, each with its own distinct personality, as well as the beautiful coast, Rhode Island makes for an excellent vacation spot.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2015

To avoid all this waste and unnecessary anxiety, let’s break the task down step by step and tackle each one at a time.

Posted on: June 22nd, 2015

While there are those who insist they need full-color photos to be truly entranced by a recipe, I suggest you get over that particular requirement because the written word here will draw you in and cause you to salivate as you peruse the recipes scattered throughout The Well-Spiced Life (Israel Book Shop).

Posted on: June 15th, 2015

Finally, summer's here! And the first thing we all think about is outdoor fun.

Posted on: June 15th, 2015

The first issue the girls had to deal with was finding sponsors willing to donate goods and services for the event.

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Posted on: June 15th, 2015

Wait. Why would I give you 22 minutes first? How about you give me the world, and then I give you the 22 minutes.

Posted on: June 8th, 2015

Am I so Jewishly unknowledgeable? It sure looked like it!

Posted on: June 8th, 2015

Blending anything thicker side is generally problematic and more often than not, I wind up dumping everything into a bowl and mixing it by hand.