Preparing for Pesach in the Year 5785
We are less than a month away from Pesach, which in the mind of the Jew means it may as well be tomorrow. In fact, if you’re just thinking about […]
Finding My Jewish Voice in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Growing up in New York, being Jewish was as natural as breathing – it was everywhere, woven into the fabric of daily life. Kosher delis dotted every neighborhood, Yiddish phrases […]
Hidden Histories, Kosher Kitchens, and a Scoop of Gelato: Jewish Life in Puerto Rico
When you think of Puerto Rico, words like ‘vibrant’ and ‘colorful’ likely come to mind. You might picture Caribbean beaches, cobblestone streets, and Hispanic influences. And you’d be right. Puerto […]
How One Parent’s Proactive Approach Helped Save a Classroom from Anti-Israel Curriculum
When a local parent sat down for parent-teacher conferences with her 8th grader’s global studies teacher, she asked a question she had never asked at conferences before: “Will you be […]
Do We Drink The Sentimental Bottle Of Wine?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, For our honeymoon three years ago, my wife and […]
When Do I Say Kaddish?
Some years ago one of my elderly relatives remarried. Her new husband Shimon, was a Holocaust survivor whose relatives had been deported from France and murdered in Auschwitz, but he […]
Hanukkah Miracle Latkes: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Delicious
I grew up in a big family that has always entertained a variety of eaters. At holiday meals, dishes would be organized buffet-style into sections labeled “kosher,” “vegetarian,” and “heathen.” […]
Where Can You Order Sufganiyot For Hanukkah?
With Hanukkah just around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about where you can purchase sufganiyot for the holiday. Sufganiyot (the Hebrew word for “donuts”) are a […]
Why Won’t I Be Treated Like A Regular Patient?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I am an adult male who works out and […]
New Book About Brave & Bold Women Gives Chutzpah A Glow Up
At some point in most of our lives, whether as women or girls, we’ve been told to be ladylike, to not be so emotional, to cede leadership roles to men. […]