On Topic
We’re blessedly busy, and spiritual preparation for the Yamim Noraim often gets neglected. With a little determination, we ca ...
Profiles
“The Jews had forgotten how to do shechitah for lamb and cows, so they ate only chicken,” Geula says. “They kept many traditions, but no longer remembered why.”
On Topic
There’s no better cure for boredom than board games, which have been entertaining royalty and ordinary people alike for th ...
Real Life
Pangs of reality punctured my celebrating soul. Aha, so my chassan was pining for a thousand-dollar useless watch.
Grab the Reins
Besides making sure the horses were settled, there was nothing for me to do but watch, leaving me free to think. To ...
Map the Starlight
“Every map needs a central point. Through that central point, you orient yourself, you calculate where all other lands are ...
Facets
I thought about swapping my bathrobe for clothes, but it’s Shifra. I’m not even going to brush the crumbs off my cou ...
LifeTakes
Ezriel didn’t really need new shoes. His sneakers were pristine, without a scratch, almost brand-new. Because my pre-K son ...
Family Reflections
Though “life happens,” stress can be lessened,Under Pressure,Though “life happens,” stress can be lessened
Profiles
Chef Shalom Kadosh creates sumptuous kosher cuisine for heads of state — and he’s put Israel on the culinary map.
Spotlight
Israel’s new national security advisor,Meir Ben-Shabbat,Israel’s new national security advisor
Normal Like Me
On the one hand, she hadn’t wanted him. On the other hand, she’d already begun getting used to the idea that he w ...
Outlook
The innate dignity of every human being,Making Jews Great,The innate dignity of every human being
Off the Couch
Is this the time he’ll scream for help?,The 109th Try (But Who's Counting?),Is this the time he’ll scream for help?
