A call to abolish the tradition of bridesmaid dresses By Sari Nossbaum Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Traditionally, being a bridesmaid is considered an honor; it is a gesture to signify … more

By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Most hurricanes blow in from the southeast. This one blew in from the northwest –– Alaska to be precise. “Hurricane Sarah” took the stage … more

Notes from a working mom Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Relating to the theme of this week’s paper, simcha celebrations, I’d like to share my experiences as the wife of a magician. When your … more

By Matis Friedman Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Recently I picked up some new suits from being checked for Shatnez (wool and linen interwoven) and came away with quite a story. When dropping … more

Not being ‘cross’ By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Chapter 22 has a unique list of seemingly random commandments: You may not forego returning a lost object you come … more

A first-hand account by David Raab Reviewed by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 The year is 1970. Imagine yourself at age 17, experiencing an enjoyable summer in Israel with … more

Issue of Sept. 12, 2008 Accidents waiting to happen To the Editor: I have been meaning to write this for a long time. I can procrastinate no longer. A recent incident that happened in a … more

A long, long time ago, when I was much younger, even more foolish and living in California, I used a motorcycle … more

Speaking from the heart  By David Seidemann Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 I was watching at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 when history was made. I remember watching JFK’s funeral on … more

Notes from a working mom By Ayala Cohen Issue of Sept. 5, 2008 You can hear profanity everywhere these days: in the office, at the supermarket, on the train. The other day I heard a … more