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God Bless Doctor Fauci
Throughout America’s struggle with the coronavirus pandemic since late January, the nation has been blessed to have the benefit of the tranquil guidance of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who has
Every generation has leaders to light the way
As human beings, we have a broad range of abilities and experiences that can be uncovered — whether intelligence, love, awe, compassion, courage or artistic expression. The crown of all
The horrors of slavery: the trade in cadavers
I was getting ready to do some research on my next column, when my wife suggested the topic of “Jewish Scientists.”I immediately thought of my brother, Fred, of blessed memory,
Is a ‘necktie’ tallis legit?
Dear Rabbi Fried,I was visiting religious cousins in Israel and brought my tallis with me, and when I wore it one of their kids said I shouldn’t wear it. He
Sanford Greenberg, Art Garfunkel’s college roommate, writes a gem
If I suggested that you read a new book about a young man who makes good — would that be enough to get you to open it?I doubt it. But
CHAI’s biggest annual fundraiser goes virtual
Gala by distance, love up closeBy Deb SilverthornBehind the masks, you can’t miss the smiles or the care. That’s why CHAI is holding a virtual Happy Hour Mask-R-Aid to honor
Columnists
Embracing law, truth and peace
A three-legged stool is the sturdiest, the best way to create stability on uneven surfaces. The same idea can be found in mystical metaphors, where groups of three in Torah
Torah can help rekindle self-esteem
Dear Rabbi Fried,Why are there so many teenagers with low self-esteem today and why do they look for “quick fixes” in other means like drugs, alcohol, etc.? Also, what can
Staying at home allows time to take stock
What have you been doing with your “spare time” during these long weeks that I’ve come to call “house arrest”? Probably a number of things more useful and efficient than
Recipes
Everything you want to know about pumpkins
By Tina Wasserman The first chill has been in the air, and Halloween and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so I decided that now is the perfect
This French toast recipe doesn’t loaf around
By Kim Kushner (The Nosher via JTA) – This is one of those recipes that sounds super complicated but is actually so simple. Using store-bought babka will make this Babka
The Ultimate Stuffed Cabbage Hack
By Chaya Rappoport (The Nosher via JTA) – My mother’s stuffed cabbage is one of my favorite dishes. She makes it with ground beef and rice, and simmers the stuffed
