Antisemitic History Not Included in the Netflix Drama, ‘May December’
When I heard about a new Netflix film May December, I was intrigued. But as I read the movie’s premise, I could feel my stomach tighten and my jaw clench, […]
February 9, 2024
February 8, 2024
Being Sensitive With Using Jewish Metaphors In The Workplace
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I only know of a handful of other Jewish […]
February 6, 2024
Sweet, Savory and Insightful
There’s a great deal of information about the relationship between food and memory. There’s even evidence-based neuroscience to prove what we all intuitively and experientially know to be true – […]
February 1, 2024
What’s The Best Way To Give Tzedakah To Someone Outside The Market?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, There is a man who often sits outside my […]
January 29, 2024
Sprinkle It Sweet Shop Is Sprinkled With Creativity
Janna Kleineman, owner and creator of Sprinkle It, opened her business in August of last year. Inspired by her love for baking, the support of her three daughters and her […]
January 25, 2024
How To Help My Child Read Torah When My Skills Are Lacking?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, My 11-year-old is very interested in learning how to […]
January 19, 2024
Klezmer On Ice Bringing New Twists To Traditional Yiddish Culture
When the Klezmer On Ice Festival debuted last winter, organizers weren’t sure how it was going to go and who the audience for something like this might be. “One of […]
January 18, 2024
How Do I Stop A Houseguest Who Tries To Cook But Is Bad At It?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I have a friend with a complex set of […]
January 8, 2024
Who The Folk?! Keith Shifrin
Keith Shifrin had been plugging away in the marketing world for 25 years when he said to a friend that he wished he had a job where he could play […]
January 4, 2024
The Quest For The Perfect Challah
“Nu?” He had taken a bite and was chewing slowly. I was waiting impatiently for him to give his first impression. “It’s good,” he said slowly. “’Good?’ What does ‘good’ […]