Why is it, that everything happens right before Shabbat starts? Two weeks ago, half the electricity went out in my house. The freezers and fridge in the garage were out, as was my oven in the …
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By Judy Joszef
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11/2/16
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I’ve been baking challah for about 34 years. I added honey, margarine, sugar and cinnamon, way before it was in vogue. I always wanted to find a recipe I loved for a water challah …
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By Judy Joszef
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10/20/16
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Sukkot is related to the way the Jewish people lived while wandering in the desert for 40 years, building tents called sukkot that sheltered them. In their wildest dreams, I don’t think they …
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By Judy Joszef
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10/13/16
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Jerry has wonderful memories of davening with his father in Rabbi Landau’s shetible, in Flatbush, on the Yomim Tovim. Starting when he was a young boy …
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By Judy Joszef
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10/6/16
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Way back in Medieval Germany, dumplings were a culinary innovation, only recently arrived from Asia. These were simple, doughy balls. They weren’t filled with meat, potatoes or cheese; they …
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By Judy Joszef
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9/29/16
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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a Hadassah dinner, honoring a dear friend (and former Jewish Star columnist), Miriam Bradman Abrahams …
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By Judy Joszef
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9/22/16
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It was Sunday after Labor Day, and you know what that means. FOOTBALL is back!
Football couldn’t come fast enough. The baseball season was torture for me this year. My Braves were not easy …
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By Judy Joszef
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9/14/16
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This past weekend, my husband and I had the privilege of dog-sitting for my granddog Murphy. This time, Murphy’s parents (my daughter and son-in-law) weren’t here; they were off to a …
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By Judy Joszef
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9/11/16
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For the last eight years, my daughter Jordana and I have discussed flying down to Atlanta to catch a few games at “The Ted,” another name for Turner Field baseball stadium, home of …
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By Judy Joszef
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8/23/16
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When I was growing up, I wanted a dog. My sister and brother, who were older than me, knew at that point what the answer would be, so they didn’t bother to ask anymore. “There will be no …
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By Judy Joszef
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8/31/16
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