Act Two When CDC said ‘Don’t cruise,’ our sails were already up “What, are you crazy?” “Boy, are you brave!” We were neither crazy nor brave — just itching to hit the high seas because we love sailing. After our… By Janet Silver Ghent Jan 13, 2022
Torah Midnight can be the moment that changes the course of history The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Bo Exodus 10:1–13:16 When we were younger — and… By Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf Jan 7, 2022
First Person Let’s follow Buster Posey’s example in our own marriages What fan of the San Francisco Giants won’t miss Buster Posey? Still at the top of his game, the seven-time all-star who won three World Series with… By Marcia Naomi Berger Jan 6, 2022
The Matzo Chronicles Over time, friends became more important than family Some children are precocious, spouting clever insights one after another. I wasn’t one of them. I had only one illuminating insight at the not-so-early… By Karen Galatz Jan 5, 2022
Organic Epicure From baby food to superfood, this couple’s chain is all about vitality The fact that a lemon tahini vinaigrette is the standard dressing on the new salad offerings at Vitality Bowls is a subtle hint as to the origin of its… By Alix Wall Jan 4, 2022
Celebrity Jews Drake nixes Grammys; Jon Stewart talks Harry Potter; etc. Drake nixes Grammys Everyone’s favorite Canadian Jewish singer and rapper, Drake, has withdrawn himself from the Grammys, which will be held Jan. 31 in… By Maya Mirsky Jan 4, 2022
Cultured ‘Band’s Visit,’ Fran Lebowitz and Nissim Black will go on — omicron permitting Let’s start 2022 off with some good culture news: Most venues that were closed this time last year are now open, and big shows and acts are coming to town… By Andrew Esensten Jan 3, 2022
Seniors Seriously: Laughter is good for your health and well-being A 50-year-old woman has a heart attack and is brought to the hospital. While in the operating room, she has a near-death experience and sees God. “Is my… By Dr. Jerry Saliman Jan 3, 2022
Torah You: No way could I pull that off. God: Oh yes you can! The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Vaera Exodus 6:2–9:35 Do you have the tendency to… By Rabbi Dov Greenberg Dec 31, 2021