February 3, 2023
Kids are stressed. Parents are stressed. But when Tu B’shevat rolls around, it’s the perfect time to soak in all the amazing health benefits of trees – and nature altogether. […]
February 3, 2023
Tu B’Shvat is almost here, and it’s a chance to celebrate the magnificence of nature! There’s a reason we call Torah a “Tree of Life” — because we understand just […]
February 2, 2023
Every Tu B’Shevat I remember the crazy dream we had when we made Aliyah almost 40 years ago. We were going to grow the seven species of produce mentioned in […]
December 25, 2022
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 […]
December 23, 2022
Chanukah time is truly magical — when the days are darkest, we light tons of candles and fill our homes with sweet light! The imagery and symbolism of ‘light’ has […]
December 23, 2022
The holiday season is upon us, and this year it feels more special and important than ever before. My home is interfaith and intercultural; this year we will be celebrating […]
December 22, 2022
Although Chanukah is technically a minor Jewish holiday, there is no denying that its importance has been inflated for Jews living in the United States. Considering its proximity to Christmas, […]
December 22, 2022
There is no guidebook on becoming disabled before retirement age. There was no plan for me beyond simply overcoming my condition; we knew it could land me frequently in the […]
December 21, 2022
It sat mutely on my shelf, a poor relation to the stone menorah, with its carvings of children holding up our candles every Hanukkah. THAT menorah was weighty with memories. […]
December 19, 2022
It’s Hanukkah! Time for family, candles, presents, and of course a house smelling of oil (unless you air fry your latkes). But while we have light from candles, it’s also […]