In Western culture it is believed that there are a four basic flavors that make up the palate. They are bitter, salty, sour and sweet. In Eastern culture there is a fifth flavor added, umami, which … more

There are some personalities whose legacies pass on from generation to generation. Among those who are in this category are three luminaries whose yahrtzeits occur within the next two weeks and whose … more

Before we went to sleep on Monday night, the night of the winter solstice, my family and I all decided that we would wake up at 2 a.m. to witness the first lunar eclipse in some 372 years. We all … more

Dear That's Life,I have never felt so wanted in my entire life. People waiting for me — even people I do not know, have never met before and probably will never meet again. But when you have a … more

Thank G-d that Orthodox crooks, including some prestigious rabbis, are being dragged out into the sunlight more and more often recently. Sunlight is God's best disinfectant for our planet, and we … more

Just today, someone on the radio wished the front man of a particular band a happy birthday as he turned 35. “I think that’s considered middle age, right?” The DJ asked, as he laughed like a … more

The following legal question was presented in law school. Sally offers $5,000 for a rare collection of 10 books. Harry, unaware of her offer, gives her nine of those books as a present. Harry then … more

Two years to the day that Bernard Madoff was arrested for his decades long, billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, Mark, one of his two sons committed suicide. This was not the first person Madoff destroyed … more

The pride evinced by Dr. David Golinkin about the legacy of his father, Rabbi Noah Golinkin, should serve as a model for all of us who cherish the roles that our parents and grandparents played in … more