What Can We Do To Help Israel Right Now
The world sees the hand of God through us, and does not like it.
Razag Hall, Crown Heights
Question: Should rabbis insist on premarital counseling prior to officiating at weddings?
Finally Graduating To Summer Vacation
My first thought after driving my last official carpool was to get up and do a happy dance, or at least celebrate with a batch of freshly baked cookies or something really decadent from my secret chocolate stash.
Snazzy Selections
Today I’ll be sharing some fun options in all price ranges in case you’re looking to refresh your spring wardrobe (or maybe you just want some eye candy for a few minutes).
Im Yirtzeh Hashem By You…
Dear Young and Not Pressured:
I am responding to your letter from two weeks ago. I take issue with both your general message and with...
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Project Outreach Bay Ridge Jewish...
Question: Has it been difficult adjusting to American life as a Jewish immigrant?
The Whole World Is Jewish
Our Jewish world is small but from his five-year-old perspective it is large, perhaps all-encompassing. The fact that in a population of over 7 million people in Hong Kong (95% of whom are ethnically Chinese) we as Jews collectively account for only about 4,000 or 0.05% of the population can be seemingly irrelevant. Large numbers and statistics don’t play into his worldview.
Why Aren’t Americans Happy?
The real question is "What is happiness?" We seem to be a very unhappy generation. Even when we say “This makes me happy”, “I am happy”, “I would be happy if you would do this”, “I will be happy to do that”, do we really mean happiness? Do we even know what happiness feels like?
The Wonderful Month Of June
To all of my friends who are always telling me that I should have a weekly column, this article is for you. The truth is, I love to write and would love to have a weekly column, but I have to be inspired. I am not one of those prolific writers who sit down at the computer and the words just flow. But once those inspirational juices get started, there is no telling where they will take me.
The Positive Side of Autism: An Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin
For many years, autism was considered to be a rare, mysterious and severely disabling condition. But in recent years, due at least in part to a broadening of its medical definition, the incidence of the diagnosis of autism and related disorders has risen to about 1 in every 150 babies born in this country.
Relax – It’s Just Pesach
You know what’s Good Enough? Vacuuming behind the curtains is Good Enough. Taking down the curtains and washing them? That’s too much.
Festive Meals
The combination creates a synergistic deliciousness that will bring your meal to another level.
Menifa – Completion of The School Year
“You have all been through a long and difficult journey,” belted Rafi to the group of twenty-five boys at the end-of-year ceremony for Menifa’s Lech Lecha program in Gilo. “I remember the falls and climbs you each experienced.”
Practically Clueless
Women, on the other hand, are not really supposed to learn a lot of Gemara, because that’s like giving a soldier a loaded weapon.
A Play Date With The Shpielmans
Everyone was relieved when the first shipment of new and improved Shpielmans was delivered in time for Chanukah 2016 and sold under the Glatt Play brand.
Starting Line (Part I)
It was a lovely Sunday afternoon in the park when I bumped into a friend whom I hadn’t seen in a long time. After the obligatory pleasantries were exchanged, she tentatively asked me if something was wrong with my health. “No,” I responded, confused. “I’m doing better than ever.”
Hubby Is Hungry
It was close to midnight and I was way too tired to go out. I decided to get creative and mix together some apricot and strawberry jam I found in my fridge.
Sound Off
Wait. Why would I give you 22 minutes first? How about you give me the world, and then I give you the 22 minutes.
You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate
When you have a child with special needs, whether it be medical or developmental, you are very familiar with signing those lengthy privacy practice information sheets. At some point we don't even bother reading them because we know that once you have a child with special needs, nothing is ever private. Every professional has an opinion. Still, the ultimate decision is up to you.
Uh Oh, Chanukah Starts When??
While over the years I have come up with some pretty great gifts, if I do say so myself, there have been times when I have really missed the mark. the mark.
What’s Cooking with Chef Shaul
One of the most comforting of fruits in the winter is the humble tomato. It is sweet and warmly acidic, and comforting. Therefore, I am featuring two recipes incorporating tomatoes.
