‘The Offering’ Adds To Jewish Horror Genre
Jewish horror, mysticism, folklore and the silver screen have intersected since the earliest days of cinema. Released in 1915, The Golem, was a silent German film from writer/director Paul Wegener, […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘La-bri’ut’ by Jay Rapoport
Our physical, mental and emotional health is ALWAYS important, and it’s been a big focus ever since the start of the pandemic. Now that we’re in the middle of winter, […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘I’m Gonna Walk It With You’ by Shul Sisters
One thing that has always been important to me is using music to create bridges between people of different backgrounds. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Tikkun Olam’ by Erica Rabner
January is “New Year’s Resolution” season, another opportunity to dream in color about our lives and what we need to do to live them in the best way possible. Part […]
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Bashanah Haba’ah’ performed by Josh Nelson
I’ve shared other covers of the Israeli folk song “Bashanah Haba’ah” for Song of the Week before — it’s a popular song at Rosh Hashanah and at Passover, reminding us […]
How Do I Steer My Middle Schooler Away From YouTube Ads?
Got a question? E-mail me to submit a question, and to read future Miriam’s Advice Well columns, visit miriamsadvicewell.com weekly on Thursday. Dear Miriam, My child is in middle school […]
When Time Is All You Can Donate
I have been an actively outspoken writer since I was 12 years old in an antisemitic town, growing up in St. Cloud, reminding people Christianity is not the only religion […]
Do I Stop Making Resolutions With My Spouse?
Got a question? E-mail me to submit a question, and to read future Miriam’s Advice Well columns, visit miriamsadvicewell.com weekly on Thursday. Dear Miriam, Every year, my spouse makes a […]
Who’s Hungry?! Get Cooking With Deb Perelman’s ‘Smitten Kitchen Keepers’
For those who wouldn’t know a spatula from a whisk, New York-based author, photographer and former art therapist-turned-home cook Deb Perelman started her food blog, Smitten Kitchen, 16 years ago, […]
‘Christmukah’ from the Perspective of an ‘Interfaith’ Jew
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas. It’s the time when we watch our Hallmark movies, pull out the festive wrapping paper, and weave through the line […]