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For Hope & Inspiration Read- Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything

July 24, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Book Cover Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything

Can a book originally published in German in the aftermath of the Holocaust provide relevant inspiration for people coming to terms with the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic? After finishing the book, I answer, "yes." Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, a Jewish survivor of multiple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Daniel Goleman, Man's Search for Meaning, meaningful life, perseverance, Resilience, Viktor E Frankl

Learning to Make a Seven Species Salad Online with Vered Guttman

May 18, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

7 Species Salad for Shavuot, photo by Sandy Bornstein

In preparation for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, Moment Magazine offered an online presentation showcasing four of Chef Vered Guttman's favorite recipes, Seven Species Salad, Feta and Roasted Eggplant Burekas Pie, Romanian Malai Cake, and No-Bake Israeli Cheesecake. This year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Jewish Culture Tagged With: eating healthy, healthy choices, healthy life, healthy salads, Israeli chef, Mediterranean cuisine, nutrient dense foods, traditional foods for Shavuot, Vered Guttman

Q & A with Audrey Ades

May 8, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Audrey Ades

Today, I welcome Audrey Ades, the author of Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous. This picture book is based on events that took place between the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. While some people living in New Orleans were aware of Judah Touro's accomplishments and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Jewish Culture Tagged With: debut authors, debut picture book author, historical fiction picture book, historical fiction picture book- American history, historical fiction picture book- American Jewish History, historical fiction picture book- Jews, picture book author, Sephardic historical fiction for children

Debut Picture Book: Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous

May 5, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous-1

History buffs with a background in early American Jewish history are familiar with the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, America's oldest synagogue. However, fewer can recall the background of Reverend Isaac Touro, the man who helped build the synagogue or his second son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Audrey Ades, gemilut hasidim, Isaac Touro, Jewish philanthropy, Judah Touro, Kar Ben Publishers, Moses Michael Hays, New Orleans Jewish community, Sephardic Jewish history in America, Touro synagogue, tzedakah, Vivien Mildenberger

Learning to Bake Shlissel Challah Online With Uri Scheft

April 18, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Sandy Bornstein's shlissel challah

Travel and lifestyle writers divide their time between onsite visits and writing. Stay at Home orders obviously prohibit leaving one’s home except for essential activities. With excess time available, I am participating in a plethora of webinars. Some are offered by writing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture Tagged With: Ashkenazi traditions, baking challah, baking webinar, bread baking, challah recipe, Jewish tradition and customs, Shabbat customs, sharing Jewish traditions

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