The Shalhevet School for Girls and the Shulamith School for Girls each joined the recent challah bake action that played out at the Sands Atlantic Beach (where 1,300 women and girls participated in …
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11/23/16
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I was the middle school kid cut from every single athletic team. No sparkly uniforms or “spirit days” for me. But, thanks to my parents’ perseverance, I became a gym devotee in high …
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By Jenny Solomon, Kveller via JTA
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12/13/16
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Right after my first daughter was born, I was talking with a good friend who mentioned that I looked like I had it all together. That I looked so happy. …
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By Nurit Siegal
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1/25/17
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking with affection of his life in Israel decades ago, told a rapturous J Street conference that one could sharply criticize the Israeli government’s …
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By JTA
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3/1/17
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The Jewish nation will move from sorry to joy as the sun sets on Monday, May 1, and the day’s commemoration of Yom Ha’Zikaron (Israel’s memorial day) morphs into a celebration of …
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4/26/17
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Stuffed peppers are a comfort food for both Americans and Israelis. But the two versions vary quite a bit in their spice profiles and methodology. American-style stuffed peppers are often topped with …
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By Shannon Sarna, The Nosher via JTA
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6/21/17
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One of President Trump’s objectives during his May trip to the Middle East was to convince Palestinian Authority President Abbas to stop paying “blood money” to terrorists. Sadly, …
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By Jeff Dunetz
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8/2/17
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Stressing the chance to show off Israel to the world, Israeli officials joined with their Italian counterparts last week in announcing that three stages of the prestigious Giro d’Italia cycling …
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10/3/17
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Anger is one of life’s greatest challenges. Who can resist and overcome its formidable temptations?
There is a fascinating moment in this week’s parsha of Vayishlach that demonstrates …
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By Rabbi Binny Freedman
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11/28/17
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Ten DRS students were accepted to Yeshiva University’s Honors Program and awarded distinguished early-decision binding scholarships collectively valued at over $1-million …
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1/24/18
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