Every Friday night, Jewish men and women ask Hashem: “Taher lebenu leavdecha be-emet”—Purify my heart to serve you with sincerity.” During prayer, this powerful line
Rachel and Steven got married a few years ago in a beautiful reception on Long Island. They had been introduced by mutual friends and dated
Great anticipation as senior gedolei Yisrael expected to attend and address lomdei Dirshu. A Dirshu convention is unique. Simply put, nothing can compare to it
Welcome back to “How Should I Know?”—the column that always seems to know the wrong thing to say. Dear Mordechai, What’s an original compliment that
In the Jewish world, there are many important jobs but few more important than that of the Baal Koreh. We often take the Baal Koreh
Highlighting: “Eitan Eats the World” by Eitan Bernath. Clarkson Potter. 2022. English. Hardcover. 240 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0593235362. Many remember 19-year-old Eitan Bernath of Teaneck from
Along with the noshing and schmoozing at Kosherfest on November 9-10, real business was conducted. Cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Kosherfest, the trade
(Courtesy of Kayco) Chanukah this year starts November 28 and concludes December 6. This festive Jewish holiday is traditionally celebrated with specific foods and desserts.
After sacrificing last year’s event due to the pandemic, Kosherfest returned last week to the excitement of thousands in the kosher food world. Hundreds of
The pumpkin chocolate chip loaf made by my cousin Laurie, z”l, is continuing to thrive in my family’s kitchen every autumn. It’s a perfect pareve
It isn’t pleasant, but there may be times in our lives when we encounter bullies—people who aren’t very nice to us or may even want
In this week’s parsha Esav runs to greet Yaakov and kisses him. But we learn that he really came to bite Yaakov, and then Yaakov’s
