By Tami Lehman-Wilzig
• Published February 1, 2012
There's something about trees. Shel Silverstein's children's book classic "The Giving Tree" proves the point: Trees are sustenance. They provide comfort and love, even shelter. Unconditional love is what they bestow. But do we give back? As Tu B'Shvat...
Thai authorities working with Israel arrested a Lebanese man alleged to have plotted an bombing attack. "A Lebanese suspect from the Hezbollah group has been taken into custody by Thai officials and police are investigating further," Chalerm Yumbumrung,...
I love Yom Kippur. And I hate Yom Kippur.Let me explain.For those who know me, you know I have a strong personality. I'm demanding, sometimes brash, impatient, and strong.I'm also loving, caring, passionate, and committed. It's the first adjectives that...
By Sybil Kaplan, JTA
• Published September 21, 2011
JERUSALEM - Among the familiar customs of Rosh Hashanah is the dipping of apple pieces in honey - but what is its origin? King David had a "cake made in a pan and a sweet cake" (II Samuel 6: 15, 19) given to everyone. Hosea 3:1 identifies the "sweet cake"...
