5 Months as a Newfound Jew
What would you do if you were in your 30s and you found out you were Jewish?
May 17, 2016
December 29, 2015
Lucky New Year’s Cake
I put a Jewish spin on the cake by making the coin baked in the middle a down-payment on a gift to charity, a gift of tzedakah for the New Year. Tis’ better to give than receive, right?
December 11, 2015
Hanukkah in Jerusalem, Nothing Quite Like It
In the darkest season of the year, Hanukkah comes at the perfect time. And there is nothing quite like Hanukkah in Jerusalem.
November 5, 2015
On the Ground in Israel
The entire country is on a state of high alert and everyone is suspicious of everything.
October 15, 2015
Is Gossip Kosher? Notes from a Former Cantor’s Wife
Just before a brunch with friends, I opened a letter with a brief note: “Dear Madam, At this Temple, we wear stockings.”
August 18, 2015
High Holiday Dinner/Break-Fast Matching
Let’s start this New Year off right with a memorable holiday meal. We want to pair awesome guests with awesome hosts for Rosh Hashanah dinner and Break-fast.
August 6, 2015
How to Host a Kosher Wine Tasting
For those of you whose heads are going straight to Manischewitz, think again. Today, a number of legitimately good kosher wines are on the market to get friends together for a sip and a nosh.
July 28, 2015
DIY Yiddish Tote Bag
A simple, easy and affordable way to customize a canvas tote with some personal Jewish flair. OY!
July 14, 2015
Festive Summer Shabbat Table
Beautiful, seasonally inspired Shabbat tables settings and ideas for your table.
June 9, 2015
Why My Best Friend Doesn’t Want Me At His Funeral
“You’re not invited to my funeral,” would ordinarily be seen as a harsh statement. Imagine the strained relationship that would generate such a strong reaction between two people. We could well […]