(StatePoint) —Road tripping is a summertime rite of passage. From camping and beach trips to family reunions, most likely you’ll be adding some extra miles to your vehicle over the next few months. But before you hit the road, get your vehicle ready for travel. The last place you’ll want to be on your vacation is in the shop. By preparing, you can pave

Every year as summer starts the NJ Transit buses are lined with ads for the Meadowlands State Fair. Is it just some dinky carnival like the one that takes place during chol hamoed in Mosney? In case you didn’t know, every chol hamoed several parking lots in Monsey become a faux mini Six Flags with some rusty old ferris wheel and a truck called

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The Purim story of the megillah, as we generally know it, is an amalgam of heroic, evil, cowardly and simple-minded characters in ancient Persia, whose actions represent the story of near-annihilation and ultimate salvation of the

Pesach just ended and before you blink Shavuos is right around the corner. Most of us are counting the days until we arrive at one of most unfamous of Jewish holidays. Known in English as “The Festival of Weeks,” your coworkers will ask why you are taking off on a Wednesday and Thursday in May. You can start explaining the significance of receiving the Torah and

Children know when spring arrives. They start to put away their heavy down jackets and pull out their windbreakers and crocs. Baseball gloves are dusted off and bike tires are pumped up. If you and your family have been cooped up over the winter and are looking for some great outdoor fun things to do, here are some great day trip ideas, especially as Lag B’Omer is

Despite its secular nature and in contrast to much of what Orthodox Jews define as Israel, Tel Aviv is a breath of fresh air. Its vibrancy, dynamism, and futuristic vibe always make me feel alive and optimistic about Israel's long term stability and growth. Its modern Jewish history and the growing and evolving touches of Judaism add to its flavor, making it a

SANTA MONICA, CA—The Loews Hotel in Santa Monica features one of an estimated 40 designated kosher kitchens in the U.S. As many as 10 hotels have responded to a program by the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC) to open designated kosher kitchens. In some cities, the designated kitchen is not an

Fleet week was canceled and the Statue of Liberty is closed till the 4th of July. But don't get down in the dump. There are plenty of other great outings you can plan for the holiday weekend. The weather has been fantastic so far in May, three cheers for global warming. Will the upcoming holiday weekend be warm enough for the beach or a wash out? Even if it