When I was growing up in Jerusalem, the Purim celebrations were particularly special for me. The week before the holiday, …
Tu B’Shevat on the Adriatic
There’s an enchanting city by the seaRound, big square, palazzos and meIn my mind I see the whimsical waves swayEarly …
Grateful for Our Neighbors
When I was growing up in Jerusalem, we lived in an apartment building. There were ten flats which were inhabited …
Love Above All
The summer has gone by and we, once again, find ourselves in our favorite place — the kitchen! Once again …
Aromas of India
Sunday, August 9 on Zoom The food of India is not simply spice —It is sweet, savory & really quite …
Thanking G-d for the Generations
Eight years ago I joined a new rank of “honored citizens:” I’ve become, kine hora, a Nonna (grandmother!). To actually be there and witness …
A Dad for Keeps
When I first met my American father-in-law to be, I was struck by how big he was—big in stature and …
My American “Mommy”
When I was little, I called my mother, “Mamma.” After I started Israeli kindergarten, I sometimes switched to “Ima,” only …
Masquerading, Seriously
Maybe it’s because I was born two days before Purim, or maybe it’s in the genes, but whatever the reason …
Chanukah Gelt: When You Give, You Gain
By Rabinessa Liora Kelman As a Jewish person, I grew up knowing that giving is a special act of lovingkindness …