The only memory of my grandmother that my son, Eli, has retained, is an evening during Hanukkah when the two of them were creating delicious edible dreidels. Their ingredients included…
By Rabbi Howard WolkParashat Bo This d’var Torah is written in memory of my wife, z”l, Annette, Chana Bayla bas Yehoshua, whose first Yahrtzeit was observed this past 6 Shevat.…
Tu B’Shevat is coming — The Birthday of the Trees!! This is the time to enjoy the out of doors. Find a tree and give it a name — care…
Dear Rabbi Fried, We’ve always had a very loving family who enjoyed each other’s company. Unfortunately, my family was very divided over the recent election and some family members have…
Downsizing isn’t fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. I’m going through it now as I prepare to leave my home of almost four decades for one much smaller, but still nearby.…
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Vaeira Love, a strong inner movement to come closer to something or someone, is the first of the soul’s seven powers that make up our character.…
Dear Families, I’ve confessed often about my “biblioholism” — there are definitely worse addictions! We, the People of the Book, have always promoted reading and learning. The wonderful tradition of…
This is a continuation of Rabbi Fried’s column from last week, discussing why and how to support local Jewish businesses and organizations. The mitzvah: continued Although a website with lower…
I sat at the computer to write this not long after I turned off the TV, unable to watch any more of the hateful chaos filling my screen. My head…
By Cantor Sheri AllenParashat Shemot In just a few weeks, our country will swear in the 46th president of the United States, and whether you voted for him or not,…