Jerusalem and the U.S. Administration

Funtastic Foods for Purim

Fruity pebble hamantashen, beer braised pulled brisket sandwiches and much more!

My New Favorite Purim Dishes

Because now, more than ever, we can all use a little joy and cheer.

Getting in the Purim Mood

For a few reasons, it's been rather hard this year.

Happy Jewish Birthday Around the World

A special project connecting Jews around the world to Israel, in memory of Gil-ad Shaer.

What Alzheimer’s Taught Me About Love

My father didn’t know if I was his daughter or his sister, but I’ve always known exactly who I am. I am the little girl my father adored.

News Fatigue

Why I’m going on a news diet.

The Rabbi on Facebook

I’m Jewish but not at all religious. Yet somehow I found something in the rabbi's words and feel less alone.

Hearty Winter Soups

Classics and new flavor combinations that will warm up your family.

Imperfect Homes, Just the Way They Should Be

I’m not creating a museum to the American Jewish family; I’m creating a place for real people to live, to eat, to learn and to grow.

Honey, Dates and Olives, Oh My!: Yummy Recipes for Tu B'Shvat

Delicious dishes that include fruits, nuts and grains.

Ground Beef: Not Just for Meat Sauce and Burgers

Full-flavored recipes that you'll want to add to your repertoire.

Going to the Gym During the Pandemic

It's the small gestures that make such a difference.

Living Against Instinct

The pandemic has forced us to scrutinize every behavior.

Winter Brunch for Sundays and Quarantine Days

My favorite hearty dishes that your family will adore.

 

Conspiracies, Jews, and the Jewish State

The Corona conspiracy is only the latest retelling of the same historic blood libel.

I'm Loving the Winter

After living for so long in California where the weather never changes, I am reveling in the cold and the snow.

My Favorite Trader Joe's Recipes

Including Everything But the Bagel cabbage steaks and coffee rub marinated London broil.

Waiting and Waiting

Our lives are filled with endless waiting. How do we cope without losing our minds?

Shabbos Under Pressure: Cooking with Pressure = Pressure Free Cooking

My favorite recipes from my new cookbook!

In Jersey City, A Remarkable Kindness

Owners of four kosher markets come together to rebuild Moshe Ferencz’s grocery store.

Nachas Night with Teachers

Calling parent-teacher meetings Nachas Night will change everything.

Cooking with Olive and Coconut Oil

This Hanukkah have fun with these flavored oils featured in these delicious recipes.

The Best Latke and Donut Recipes

A plethora of yummy options for your perfect Hanukkah menu.

Hanukkah: Especially Now, Shine Your Light

Let's take the light that shines within us and share it with others, so that together we can light up our world.

My Favorite Traditional Hanukkah Recipes

Plus irresistible donut ice cream sandwiches.

Trapped and Bickering During Covid-19

Help! Cabin fever is leading to petty bickering with my husband – and worse.

The Crown: Guests Not Welcomed

The hit show deepened my appreciation of Judaism's sensitivity in how to treat guests.

Without a House

How God is reminding why I should want a house in the first place.

My Father's Gift of Silence

Sometimes it’s what we don't say that becomes our greatest gift.

Great Food for Thanksgiving Dinner

A spectacular menu, including a scrumptious turkey recipe.

PODCAST: Breakfast for Busy People

Chef Jamie Geller’s comfort food for the morning when you’re on the go.

Hanukkah Potato Latkes Recipes

Traditional Chanukah potato latkes recipe

My Disappointing Birthday

I know it's silly but I was feeling a little grumpy, until my daughter shared this beautiful story.

Change Your Name, Change Your Life

My friend adopted a Hebrew name and it surprisingly transformed her life.

Borscht: The Favorite Jewish Soup

A brief history of Jewish borscht, plus three recipes.

Bringing Shabbat Home

In a world reeling from a global pandemic and a divisive US election, the Shabbat Project offers unity, optimism, and a much-needed break from the 24-hour news cycle.

Covid-19 Is Wreaking Havoc on My Marriage

I always thought we had a good marriage but these days we are constantly getting on each other’s nerves.

Maintaining Closeness Despite Social Distancing

Oddly enough, Judaism's family purity laws provides some insights.

Following Our Own Path

Don’t squash your children's individuality. The Almighty created each of us differently for a reason.

Quick and Easy Dinner

Here’s what I’ve been cooking in my kitchen.

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

It doesn’t take a lot – a smile, a kind word, an offer to help – to light up another human being.

Jealous of a Friend

She just got engaged to a wonderful guy who was suggested to me. How do I feel happy for her?

My “Concerning” Mammogram

I discovered that strong comes in many different ways.

A Life of No Complaining

We spend far too much of our lives complaining and robbing ourselves of the opportunity of joy in the moment.

Genetic Testing: Our Surprising Path to IVF

Our genetic test revealed that we were both carriers of a mutation of Type 1 Gaucher disease.

Simple and Quick Sukkot Recipes

These easy and delicious dishes will get your cooking done in a flash and give you time to enjoy in the sukkah.

Sukkot: Leaving It All Behind

We are moving from Los Angeles shortly after Sukkot and in the midst of packing everything up.

A Yom Kippur Birth, An Autism Diagnosis, and a COVID-19 Bar Mitzvah Birthday

Learning to live in the moment, to focus on the things I can control, and to let go of what I can’t.

Visiting the Sick in Corona Wards

Volunteers who have recovered from corona are shattering the isolation of those currently in hospital wards.

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