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Witnessing a miracle
Something happened that has never happened to me before. I witnessed a small miracle. I’m a relatively new hospice chaplain. Hospice of course is an approach to caring for individuals
Jews who have tattoos should feel comfortable
Dear Rabbi Fried,Concerning your recent column concerning tattoos, I would like to raise the following point:(Artscroll Leviticus 19:28), “You shall not make in your flesh a scratch over a soul,
A most special gift from a grateful reader
As a columnist, I delight in hearing from readers. Written notes, phone calls, emails — whatever; positive or negative responses to what I’ve already written, or suggestions for what I
Meagan Moses has a passion for jewelry design
By Hannah SimonMeagan Moses, 25, recently started her own handmade jewelry making business. She crafts bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. Meagan grew up in Fort Worth with her older sister,
An enduring celebration at Levine Academy
By Andrea WeinsteinEditor’s note: In honor of its 40th anniversary this year and the outstanding job by Levine Academy faculty with their quick pivot to virtual learning in the spring
Perfectly spiced, quick to make and oh-so-juicy
Shwarma chicken kebabs By Chaya RappoportThis recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. If you think chicken kebabs sound boring, I don’t blame you. Usually they are. And dry. But not
Columnists
Jews who have tattoos should feel comfortable
Dear Rabbi Fried,Concerning your recent column concerning tattoos, I would like to raise the following point:(Artscroll Leviticus 19:28), “You shall not make in your flesh a scratch over a soul,
A most special gift from a grateful reader
As a columnist, I delight in hearing from readers. Written notes, phone calls, emails — whatever; positive or negative responses to what I’ve already written, or suggestions for what I
Israel’s foreign policy should champion our values
Here in Israel we are blessed with a strong civil society that keeps our democratic institutions accountable to the people. Our political parties, over a dozen of which are currently
Recipes
Mimouna: celebrating the end of Pesach
By Tina WassermanPassover is over and religiously we look to the counting of the Omer until Shavuot. However Moroccan Jews and their Arab neighbors have wanted to celebrate the end
Easy main courses for your seder meal
By Tina WassermanHope you are all coping well with the sequestering. I guess it is giving you more time to prepare for Pesach. However, the difficulty this year is not
Potato kugels for Passover
By Tina Wasserman This Passover you are most likely not cooking for a large group of people but you still need to prepare for whatever format your Seder will take.
