Not What I Prayed
The child for whom I had prayed. The child who was not what I had prayed for
The Chasam Sofer on Lag B’omer
As Lag B’omer approaches, we ready ourselves for its celebration. But what, precisely, are we celebrating?
The Moment: Issue 1012
What spurs two identifiably Orthodox Jewish children to spend time cleaning up a non-Jewish cemetery?
Mood Mix Danny Flam
Going back at least 35 years, avid Jewish music fans have seen the name
We Will Return to Our Borders
We thought we’d be safe in the North, at home.
An FBI Lag B’omer
“I’ll be back in an hour. I have to go beat up an anti-Israel demonstrator.”
On Fire
Here are some special ideas to enhance your Lag B’omer party this year.
Family First Inbox: Issue 894
I encourage readers to not be the silent one, to show compassion and a gesture of kindness when it’s needed most.
Pressing the Button
I had been wondering about the balance between carrying on as normal (for the children) and waking up to a new reality (for yourself)
Nothing Short of A-Maze-ing
Corn salad is an easy side dish to turn to when you need something quick and easy
A Bank and a Brachah
What was striking was that although none of the staff was identifiably dati, no one wanted to pass up the opportunity of receiving the brachah of an old rabbi.
