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 […]
February 1, 2024
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’ […]
January 2, 2024
‘Prince of Egypt: The Musical’ Offers Nostalgia, But Little Else
The original animated film Prince of Egypt from 1998 holds a special place in my heart, with its vibrant animation, powerful soundtrack, and moving story. While I only got around […]
December 28, 2023
How Do I Avoid Judgement For A Plan-less Winter Break?
Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, I’m a teacher, so I have the next week […]
December 28, 2023
Seeing A Post-Oct. 7 Israel Firsthand While Volunteering
My wife and I recently returned from a 10-day trip to volunteer in Israel. We went ourselves to show solidarity with our friends in Israel, and to do some of […]