Last year, I shared a piece of my grandfather’s story in an article I wrote for the St. Louis Jewish Light about my visit to Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp. Papa, a World War II veteran, saw the worst of humanity at the young age of 18, and...
In photos and videos, Papa fades into the background. Sometimes half of his face sits outside the frame or only the back of his head appears. More than likely, he’s behind the camera, recording a birthday party or Hanukkah celebration to be kept in...
In times of joy and despair, my family and I cling to the Yiddish language. It kvetches and it kvells in a way no other language can. In my family, Yiddish is not just a series of words from a dying language that we throw into conversation. It transforms...
Coming to theaters Wednesday, Dec. 22 is a movie that dares to ask: "Kids bring everyone closer...right?" "Little Fockers" is the third installment in a trilogy that includes "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers." The new movie continues the story...
Most people know actress Fran Drescher for her nasally voice, big hair and fun outfits. However, Drescher's most notable attribute is bigger than any of her trademark quirks: the inspiration she brings to many people in the world. Drescher's personal...
For Elisa Heiligman-Recht, wife of Jewish rock star Rick Recht, a simple "Hello Elisa" greeting carries its own unique and frequent form, "Oh hi! You must be Rick's wife!" "[Being greeted as Rick's wife] doesn't even bother me. I love it when people say...
