Seniors Reduce cognitive decline by engaging with music In August 2021, Tony Bennett (singing alongside Lady Gaga) gave his final performance at the age of 95 for an audience of 6,000 at Radio City Music Hall.… By Dr. Jerry Saliman May 6, 2022
Torah Why we tear an item of clothing at a Jewish funeral The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1–20:27 Each time I walk… By Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon May 6, 2022
Opinion The Christian right’s abortion policy isn’t in my Torah I was studying Torah with colleagues on Monday night when the news broke that SCOTUS is likely to strike down Roe v. Wade. The sweep of fear and grief… By Rabbi Rachel Barenblat, RNS May 4, 2022
From the Archives How we covered Israeli independence 74 years ago “A momentous chapter has been written into Jewish history. The dream of Zionists since the days of Herzl has been realized in great measure, if not in its… By Maya Mirsky May 4, 2022
Recipe This spiced vegan challah recipe is easier than it looks I’ll never turn down a bite of challah, no matter how full I am. Especially when it’s redolent of the spices of “golden milk,” the newly popularized… By Micah Siva May 3, 2022
Astrolojew Jewish horoscopes: When you get that feeling, you need Iyar’s healing Iyar 5782 May 1-June 30, 2022 The month of Iyar’s acronym — “El na refa na lah,” Moses’ prayer when his sister Miriam was sick — indicates the healing… By Lorelai Kude May 2, 2022
Torah If you’re closed down, maybe it’s time to open up your ‘curtain’ The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Acharei Mot Leviticus 16:1-18:30 A few weeks… By Rabbi Amy Eilberg Apr 29, 2022
Obituaries Deaths for the week of April 29, 2022 Obituaries are supported by a generous grant from Sinai Memorial Chapel. Barbara Ann Babow May 29, 1938–April 19, 2022 Barbara Ann Babow (née Weiner) was… By J. Staff Apr 29, 2022
Lifecycles Lifecycle announcements for the week of April 29, 2022 Anniversary Shoshana Kane and Stephen Aaron Silver were married on April 29, 2007. Fifteen years later, Shoshana and Stephen are still in love, sharing… By J. Staff Apr 29, 2022