Closing the Door is the Wrong Move
The secret is that though we have rarely been welcomed, we always do the welcoming.
Reflections as Campers Rejoin the Real World
In the past weeks, parents have welcomed back their children from summer camp. They had been looking forward to hugging their tired, tan bodies and hearing their children’s voices, hoarse […]
Looking for a HUGE Leap Forward
I am writing this asking for help. Any artist, from the most seasoned pro to the amateur hobbyist, will tell you the same thing: Finding space for art is hard […]
Independence Days
Last week Independence Day was celebrated across the country. But those of us who have kids or who remember being kids or who are involved with kids in any way […]
Four Ways To Get Out Of A Funk
“Hi! How are you?” asks an acquaintance at a grocery store. “I’ve been better,” I answer. “We have two close relatives in the ICU right now and…” I’m about to […]
A First-Timer’s Guide To Cecil’s
I am just slightly too young to have memories of the Lincoln Del. However, I’ve been to Crossroads many times, Brother’s Deli downtown, the short-lived Rye, the even shorter-lived Meyvn, […]
Jew Review: ‘A Rainbow Thread’
When I was in college in the late 1980s, I devoured the work of Jewish feminists like Ellen Umansky and Judith Plaskow. They unearthed for me the previously hidden voices […]
A Freelancing Mom’s Life
I can still remember the exact moment when my career as a full-time staff writer ended. I was sitting in front of my computer at the Jerusalem Post when I […]
Stop Complaining, Start Offering Solutions
Editor’s note: The author formally managed Birthright Israel, among other projects, for the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Jewish Federations. Recently in the Forward, there was an article complaining about the […]
Penny’s Coffee Rolls Out New Israeli-Inspired Menu
Shawn McKenzie has big plans for Penny’s Coffee — and they involve za’atar. Penny’s, known for its modern design, artisanal coffee, and crepes, added Shawn to the team in the […]