Shabbat

Candle Lighting’s Power to Connect and Transform Us

I’m thinking a lot about Shabbat candle lighting nowadays, in part because I’m awaiting the birth of my first grandchild ...

I recently received an email from my local synagogue‘s Brotherhood, asking for volunteers to help with some much-needed upkeep work ...

Much as every culture showcases their individual form of the dumpling (um, matzh balls) arroz con pollo, or chicken and ...

For many of us going to a new synagogue or Jewish environment is tough. We spend time beforehand wondering if ...

We know how much you love to cook. It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and you’re already in the midst of ...

On Saturday night, my husband and I went to a local pub to listen to music. Then we came home ...

I recently had the chance to attend a butchering seminar at one of New York City’s longest-running butcher shops, Fischer ...

I have a confession. I had intended to post this blog on Friday, but I’m only getting around to it ...

My husband and I just bought our first house – such an exciting milestone – and so for the first ...

A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of reading a very touching piece by Dr. Oliver Sacks z”l ...

We are a diverse Jewish community. We hold different views on Israel. We have different understandings of Torah. There are ...

The phone rang loudly in our house. My middle son jumped up and dashed to get it, picked up the ...