Come spring most of us long for lighter fare, such as vegetables, fish and a touch of sweetness. Beet Borscht 8 servings There are so many versions of beet borscht. Most of them are made with beef… 0

The English-reading public has been blessed with an extraordinary array of Haggadot. We have come a long way from our forefathers’ story of the Exodus, which was largely based on the Maxwell House… 0

Wine plays a central role in Jewish religious life. In the days of the Temple, whenever one brought a korban (sacrifice), it had to be accompanied by wine. Furthermore, the Gemara teaches that wine… 0

Those who perform acts of kindness are described by the Talmud as those who seize the covenant of Avraham. Doing kindness is one of the three distinguishing characteristics of a Jew. Avraham, who was… 0

For an ambitious young rabbi or cantor, a congregation that only conducts services twice a year is hardly the place to build a career. But for Allan Goodkind, leading High Holiday services in such a… 0

Something about the young girl in front of her on line at Hacker, a butcher shop in Jerusalem, seemed familiar, although Chaya Hammer had never seen her before. Perhaps it was the empty basket slung… 0

It’s a typical Shabbat at the Shapiros.’* The front door swings open and closed as guest after guest files in. On average, about thirty arrive: some wearing black hats, some knitted yarmulkes, still… 0

The Landys may very well be the most conspicuous family in Rochester, New York. Anita Landy drives around town in a big white bus, custom made to carry her lively crew of five, in addition to three… 0

When a family member passes away, we follow the Torah’s guidelines for the proper burial of the body. The interment of a body and the erecting of a headstone are important for the deceased, but they… 0

The Day After In response to Yaakov Eisen’s article “The Day After: A Religious Zionist Youth Speaks Out” (summer 2006), our office received many letters. Below represents but a sampling of the… 0