by Arnie Draiman | Mar 5, 2023 | Contemporary Issues, Jewish thought and practice
Is it OK to Pray at a Grave? Written by “I am going to the grave of Rabbi Meir the miracle worker, to pray that I find my lost wedding ring.” “I am going to the Amuka, the grave of Yonatan Ben Uzi’el, to pray for a shidduch (marriage partner).” “I am going to visit...
by Guest | Mar 5, 2023 | Contemporary Issues, Health
You Can Eat It, But Is It Actually Food? Written by author Bracha Goetz We thought we were eating food when we really weren’t. According to Google, food is defined as “any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or plants absorb in order to maintain...
by Hannah Heller | Feb 1, 2023 | Call for Change, Contemporary Issues
Making Our Celebrations Less Stressful and More Meaningful Written by Hannah Heller Celebrations (smachot) highlight happy occasions and milestones such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and weddings. They are special times we look forward to with great anticipation for many...
by Yaffi Lvova, RDN | Dec 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues
The Gluten Will Bring Us Together Written by Yaffi Lvova, RDN Food is, and has always been, a great connector. A special recipe can bring back fond memories of comfort, of happiness, and bring us closer to those we love, no matter how far away they might be. As we...
by Arnie Draiman | Nov 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues, Opinion
How to Choose a Candidate, 2022 Written by Arnie Draiman First and foremost, I want my elected representative (Senator, Representative, Knesset member, Mayor, Governor, etc.) to work for me, to get my issues across, to take care of business, to solve the problems that...
by Hannah Heller | Nov 1, 2022 | Being Single, Call for Change, Contemporary Issues
Can the Shidduch System Survive? Written by Hannah Heller Chance encounters make life so fascinating – the new friends you meet or the old friends you run into at the grocery store, on public transportation, at weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs or even while taking...
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