Since this is almost my sixth (yikes!) year writing this column, I’ve run out of amusing July 4th stories. So, instead I decided to do some research on Independence Day. Sure, we may celebrate … more

Kristin Eriko Posner recalls feeling torn right before she finalized her conversion to Judaism. Though she felt an affinity to the religion from a young age and was eager to embrace … more

As most of you know, I am a pastry chef and party planner. I not only plan the parties, I am in charge of all the food, drinks and setup. As you can guess, there is a lot that has to be planned, … more

Thanksgiving is the most widely celebrated American holiday, but this year, it’s going to look a little differemt — families in their homes, eating a festive meal separately, maybe … more

By the time you’re reading this, you’re likely setting back into the chametz routine. Back in your pantries are the cereals you love, the snacks your kids missed and your regular baking ingredients. And, if you’re like me, those new products will be nestled amongst the left over unopened boxes of matzo farfel, cake meal, matzo meal, potato starch, Passover noodles, puddings, soup bases, potato chips and marshmallows — lots of bags of marshmallows. more

It has always been important for Jews to write recipes and serve our grandmothers’ precious treats to our own children. Jewish foods are part of our mesorah, our historic oral tradition. But … more

Even non-religious Jews who celebrate Shavuot may know the holiday as a day for eating cheesecake, along with other creamy, dairy-rich dishes, like cheese blintzes and kugel for Ashkenazim and … more

On Erev Tisha B’Av, Jerry and I, along with another couple, were invited to Debby and Jack Shafran’s house for a pre-fast meal. Turns out all (except me) were children of … more

The older kids are in sleep away camp and most have gotten over the trauma (and expense) of sending them off. Now it’s time to send the little ones to day camp. In my day, day camp meant walking to the YMHA on 14th Ave in Boro Park. more

My husband Jerry became a grandfather for the eighth time three weeks ago. His son Yoni and wife Esther had a beautiful baby boy, who joins two older brothers and a sister. … more