The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Chukat Numbers 19:1–22:1 We all know Moses, the liberator, law giver, military hero, greatest of all prophets. We all know his brother Aaron, pursuer of peace, Israel’s first priest, ancestor of all Kohanim. We all know Miriam, their older sister,…
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Organic Epicure
Starting a pop-up during the pandemic? Easy as (Edith’s) pie!
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Health
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Small Bites
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Seniors
New Reutlinger garden an inviting, safe place for seniors
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Recipe
Turn N.Y. Egg Creams and Black & White Cookies into popsicles
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Torah
Unite for a positive cause, not against a common enemy
The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Korach Numbers 16:1-18:32 The story of Korach is…