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Prior to Rosh Hashanah, our daughter Bracha insisted on giving a sizeable amount of tzedakah to a worthy organization. This gift was in addition to the amount she is careful to separate from her earnings on a weekly basis. Barely sixteen, our daughter is not intending to become rich from her part-time job, but parting with even more than the usual 10 percent of her salary was clearly above and beyond the letter of the law.

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Filled with full-color photos of the author's collection of Chanukah menorahs, chanukiot, Festival of Lights - A Delightful Collection of Handmade Chanukiot could make a delightful gift this winter.

Every year as we sit in shul during Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, we make a chesbon nefesh - a reckoning of our actions and reactions.

You might think it odd talking about Yom Kippur just days before Purim. But actually that is exactly why I am thinking so fondly of our holy fast day.

You might think it odd talking about Yom Kippur just days before Purim. But actually that is exactly why I am thinking so fondly of our holy fast day.

Dear Ann, I am a well spouse on a fixed and limited income. My neighbor's son, who is friendly with my son, invited himself over for latkes the first night of Chanukah.

Like The Stars Of The Heavens is a book that shines almost as brightly as the very stars in heaven.

The Best Way To Help Our Children

It is Sunday, the day after Yom Kippur and everyone you speak to says, "Thank G-d it's over."

Dealing With Your Own Feelings

I am writing this article on May 13, Mother's Day this year (though it is being printed at a much later date).

Our children have no idea how vulnerable we are as parents.

Most well spouses live their years as care givers without any one giving a care about them.

Two years ago I was in Baltimore on business and happened to pass by the public menorah in front of Johns Hopkins University just...

Gift giving is a real challenge for many parents during Chanukah.

I recently had the privilege of meeting with a support group that consisted of spouses, children and friends of the residents of a nursing home.

What makes the Land of Israel so special? Given to us by G-d, this wonderfully diverse corner of earth is much more of a gift than meets the eye.

The well spouse, despite the calm and in control mask s/he wears, tends to be a fragile creature.

This world is full of goodness. People are generous and caring and willing to help.

An exquisitely set table with fine china, dazzling stemware and beautiful flowers - we create perfect settings for the perfect meal.

Most people will agree that one of the joys of Chanukah is the excuse to eat potato latkes.

* Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers (Star K, parve and dairy - Star D symbol). This is the most delicious line of cookies we have ever tried.

California dried figs-golden Calimyrnas and deep purple Missions ? are favorites during the cooler months. These sweet, delicious fruits have a delicate crunch and are popular in stuffings, compotes, bar cookies and salads or eaten right out of the package.

In last week's column, I published a letter from a young family who had started life as secular Jews and later became ba'alei tshuva.