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By Eileen Goltz Issue of June 26. 2009 / 4 Tammuz 5769 First question I’m always asked about onions is why do they make you cry and what can you do about it. It’s a chemical kind of … more

Rambam, HAFTR, Shalhavet lead cheers By Michael Orbach Special for the web on September 25, 2009/ 7 Tishrei 5770 Several thousand protesters, including students from a number of local … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar 5770 Foreign affairs between allies is not only about friendship based on shared interests and concerns, it is also about … more

Issue of August 13, 2010/ 3 Elul 5770 By Miriam Bradman Abrahams Recently while visiting Israel, my family and I were able to squeeze in some priceless moments as tourists. Our stop in … more

Dear Aviva, I have been married for 13 years and I have four kids. I was looking at some old pictures from when I was engaged and newly married. I was such a different person back then and had … more

And then along they all came, all the 80 million upright Germans, and each one has his decent Jew. They say: all the others are swine, but here is a first-class Jew. more

Dear Aviva, My daughter just returned from sleep-away camp and B”H she had a fantastic time. Of course, she wants to keep in touch with all her new friends who live in various cities across America and even in Israel. However, she says all her friends keep in touch via Facebook rather than email. more

This week’s article is dedicated in honor of the marriage of Carly Rothenberg to Marc Friedman: May they always be blessed, and may they always appreciate all their blessings…. Some time ago I had the privilege of meeting a World War II veteran with a fascinating story to share: more

The holiday has passed and is over and the next topic of conversation in our home concerns finals, APs and high school graduation. I’m more than a bit overwhelmed by emotions elicited by these events, reminders that our youngest child will soon be leaving our nest. more