Each year, observant Jews around the world take time to reflect on their lives before and during the High Holidays. Jews traditionally celebrate the fall holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by attending services in the synagogue and following family … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur and False Apology Poems
Usually deception is a trait that is looked down upon and not praised. Paradoxically, Gail Carson Levine takes a witty approach to this less than amusing topic by sharing a collection of “false apology poems.” The meaning of each poem is subtly enhanced by her illustrator, … [Read more...]
Baking Challah Per Celebrity Cruises
In the early years of my marriage, I started baking challah, a braided loaf that is traditionally eaten on the Jewish Sabbath. My first attempts were comical. Since we did not own any type of mixer, I had to prepare the dough using just a spoon and my hands. The mixing and … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Student-Parent-Teacher Relationships
Today, I walked by our neighborhood school. I glanced at the electronic sign that was projecting school announcements. I stopped for a second. Isn’t August 22 tomorrow? I muttered in disbelief, “The school year starts tomorrow?” For the first time in 30 years, none of my children … [Read more...]
Ordinary Moments of Joy
The empty-nester era provides ample time to reflect on one’s life. The hectic pace of round-the-clock meals and laundry coupled with daily chauffeuring responsibilities has ceased. The once noisy home is peaceful and quiet. This new stage is welcomed by some and regretted by … [Read more...]
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