Hungry for Yom Kippur
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
March 9, 2025
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
There is nothing more meaningful than having a family event in the home of the forefathers. Hosting family and friends for a bar mitzvah or
(BPT) Traditional wedding rules have fallen by the wayside—food trucks are in, having a hashtag is a must, bridesmaids no longer wear the same dress
There is so much work that goes into the event before the band even shows up to the simcha. Playing an instrument or singing a
As the Jewish New Year proclaims itself in all its glory, resolutions for change usually come to mind. The new year can imply different kinds
My 83-year-old father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease several years ago. Now he is occasionally incontinent, with forgetfulness and episodes of confusion. He walks with
The emotional anticipation of the chagim begins sometime near the end of August. We anticipate the days until Rosh Hashanah and then more literally count
Yael’s Story: The first indication that something was wrong came when Yael’s kindergarten teacher complained that Yael didn’t participate in group activities, didn’t follow directions
This year the chagim are all later than usual. While families face the logistics of figuring out when to put up the sukkah, having Sukkot
Perhaps they sat in the closet for decades, forgotten or unwanted. But outfits that had their day in the sun are coming back from
When we hear the word “contouring,” we usually think about facial contouring, the art of applying makeup so we can create false bone structure. For
