I don't mean to sound cliché, but attending my son's confirmation service at Congregation Shaare Emeth earlier this month reminds me, once again, how time passes so quickly. It doesn't just remind me of how grown up our children are, it hits me like...
Sometimes the most important lessons in life come from unexpected teachers, such as my dog. I'm not the only philosophical pet-owner who writes about canine inspiration, so here's my take on what my six-pound apricot toy poodle named Luci teaches me....
An annual fall outing to the apple orchard is a fun way for families to kick off the New Year. The tart, juicy apples are as crisp as the autumn air, and with each bite I taste the new season. Whenever I go apple picking I feel like a kid again. I also...
This steamy summer has been a time for growth, in more ways than one. While Jack and Sari continue to grow like weeds, so does my vegetable garden. Gardening, in fact, is our new family hobby. When we cultivate a few crops of our own, from carrots to...
I'm always looking for a new adventure, so I recently signed up Scott and I for ballroom dance classes. Sounds corny, but ballroom dancing has never been hotter, thanks to the latest reality show hit Dancing With The Stars. But the Olympic speed skater...
In the good old days, motherhood and sisterhood went hand in hand, especially in the Jewish community. Going back to the World War II era, many women joined forces to benefit a single cause. When they weren't plucking pinfeathers from kosher chickens,...
In the good old days, motherhood and sisterhood went hand in hand, especially in the Jewish community. Going back to the World War II era, many women joined forces to benefit a single cause. When they weren't plucking pinfeathers from kosher chickens,...
All these years I thought the most important Jewish holidays were the most celebrated ones, such as when we dip apples in honey at Rosh Hashanah, cleanse our souls at Yom Kippur, and retell our history at the Passover seder. Let's not forget about the...
All these years I thought the most important Jewish holidays were the most celebrated ones, such as when we dip apples in honey at Rosh Hashanah, cleanse our souls at Yom Kippur, and retell our history at the Passover seder. Let's not forget about the...
Before you throw away the box of leftover crumbled matzah, just keep in mind that the Jewish journey to Sinai isn't over yet. Sure, we can eat bagels once again, but we also have many more opportunities to learn about our history before the next major...
Before you throw away the box of leftover crumbled matzah, just keep in mind that the Jewish journey to Sinai isn't over yet. Sure, we can eat bagels once again, but we also have many more opportunities to learn about our history before the next major...
Ingredients 4 cups matzah farfel 1/2 cup nuts--slivered almonds or walnuts 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix farfel, nuts and coconut in a bowl. Add honey and oil, mix well. Spread...
