B etween coaxing young children into saying Mah Nishtanah and asking the person sitting next to you if he can find the crack in the matzah, the Seder night is truly an exalted evening. Everyone has a new Haggadah, bursting to share the ideas they heard in yeshivah and seminary. But some chiddushim only come
N othing balances the perfect mixture of memories, stress, crumbs, and family bonding like a Pesach Chol Hamoed trip. Of course, there are certain places and activities that are a part of our mesorah, such as apple picking, Great Adventures, and the Bronx Zoo. But wherever you go on Chol Hamoed, there are always those
R ecently, the most coveted piece of real estate for expressing Jewish identity has become the bumper of our cars. What are the institutions, ideas, and places that constitute our Jewishness? Look no further than the bumper in front of you. Na Nach Looking for a party? An automobile with a Na Nach
A nyone who has been to a Jewish wedding is familiar with the dilemma. There are a lot of esteemed guests, but a limited number of kibbudim. How should one decide who is deserving of adulation and kavod? Thankfully, the Jewish community has discovered a solution — just invent new kibbudim. With more kavod to go
S hul is for davening — mostly. But after the shiurim, at the Kiddush, and bein gavra l’gavra there are always a few individuals who use their time in shul to show off their intellectual prowess. So next time your conversation morphs into what feels like an advanced graduate seminar, there’s a good chance you’re
S ometimes it feels like the only people who get recognition in shul are the rabbi, the chazzanim, and the president. Today we salute you, the unsung heroes of our shuls. Here are my top five unsung heroes of the synagogue: Shul Security Chairman Standing outside of the entrance to many shuls is
