Each morning we thank G-d for living another day. Gratitude is essential to our Jewishness. At this time of year, we are thankful for the New Year, for the harvest, for the Book of Life, for our … more

My grandmother’s kitchen was barely the size of a hot tub. Somehow, in that tiny, immaculate space she could cook enough food for a party of 20. The kitchen’s best features were an … more

Yom Kippur. Doesn’t matter how much you eat or drink right before the fast begins. As soon as you get home from Kol Nidrei chances are you’re going to be dying of thirst, and in the morning you’ll be craving that cup of joe (along with a danish or donut, in my case). more

I had ambivalent feelings writing a baseball article about Derek Jeter right before Yom Kippur. I wondered if it was somewhat sacrilegious to address mundane topics such as sports during this … more

As I have mentioned before, and as anyone who calls me when I’m trying to meet the deadline for my article knows, I’m terrible about meeting the deadline. Actually I don’t think … more

My mom serves matzah ball soup every Friday night, and she’s always made it in the oven. When I left home and found myself without my weekly fix, I called her for the recipe and followed suit. … more

I came across his Instagram site several months ago, and it stopped me mid-scroll. His food was beautiful, the vegetables carefully chopped, and he paid great heed to the colors on the plate. Most of … more

It is January, the coldest and longest winter month (remember winter did not start until Dec. 21 and March often heralds the start of spring, so January wins this cold, dark distinction). … more

Over one hundred thousand people will line the parade route from fifty –ninth to seventy-ninth streets this Sunday as they join the Celebrate Israel parade. Thousands of Israeli flags will be waved enthusiastically by young and old alike. more

Judy’s off this week (getting ready for Pesach?), so we’re reprinting a favorite from 2012. Pesach! Ahhhh … so many memories. I loved helping my mom clean the house, line the … more