This is the eighth year that I’m writing a Sukkot column for The Jewish Star and, frankly, I’m not sure what I can say that I haven’t already said. I’ve spoken about … more

I’ll admit, I procrastinate at times, but my husband Jerry makes me look like an amateur. Each Sunday, I try to get him to the gym at a reasonable hour, so he’ll have time to enjoy a … more

Back to school, those dreaded three words....to kids, that is. Most parents can be seen dancing in the streets come the first day of school. Of course we, as parents, deal with all the issues leading up to the first day of school. Will our kids be with their friends? Will they have the best teacher? Will the kid that tormented them last year, hopefully, be put in another class? more

Every year, when May rolls around, it brings back memories of Memorial Day weekend at Grossinger’s, a big singles event that was followed by July 4th, Shabbat Nachamu, and Labor Day weekend. … more

Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods. They’re an irresistible source of extraordinary flavors, textures, and aromas, and can be baked, fried, sautéed, mixed with meat, chicken, … more

At some point over lunch on Shabbat, the story of my husband Jerry’s first car accident came up. My sister-in-law, Shirley, while trying to catch her breath, be- cause she was laughing so hard, turned to me and said “this is you’re article for next week’s paper.” And so it is. As soon as Jerry got his license, he and his friends jumped into his dad’s car to take it for a spin. Before even making it fully out of the driveway he was smashed by a car driving down the street. more

I have a fear of driving on highways. It’s not that I’m afraid of driving. I have a fear of getting lost. Jerry, on the other hand, has no fear of getting lost, but does it all the time. … more

On Sunday we showered my daughter Jordana with good wishes at her bridal shower. Let me just say, “Boy, have times changed.” When I first married 33 years ago my friends hosted a … more

A lot has happened since my last column! All my children were away in Israel (some with side trips to Moscow and Prague). I didn’t go away this summer, but I got to babysit my two … more

I don’t often ask my husband Jerry to shop for me. When I go shopping, I buy items that we actually need. Jerry, on the other hand, buys whatever is on sale, whether we need it or not. more