People often identify Chanukah as their favorite holiday of the year because it’s festive and fun. It is a holiday enjoyed by friends and family

Well readers, as some of you have noticed it has been quite some time since I’ve had a piece published in the paper. The irony

After catching my breath after the Yom Tovim (is it sacrilegious to say, “Thank God they’re over?”), I would like to share my big innate

Part II Last month, we covered some local volunteer opportunities for the whole family — from children to grandparents — to brighten someone’s day. This

After enjoying decades of acclaim in the pages of The Jewish Press, the lovable, side-splitting tales from the legendary town of Chelm have recently been

The portrait of the Babba Sali, a famous Moroccan kabbalist who died in the early 1980s, came to us by way of a family member

For many years, I enjoyed praying in shul. The songs were a familiar hymn that spoke to my soul. It was meditative, and I always

Part I of II Fall is officially in full swing: the leaves are changing color, the apple orchards are bustling and pumpkin spice is popping

Relationships, whether familial, platonic or romantic in nature, are made up of many moving parts. One of the most essential of these parts is compromise.

School is back in session and no matter how old your children are—from the youngest preschoolers to college students—everyone has something that sparks their interest

When my son Liad is hurt, he asks for Puppy, his small dalmatian-like lovey, with a little doggy head. When he finishes up a tantrum?

With the kids home from camp and a few more weeks to go before school starts, now is a great time to enjoy some of