During Israel’s War of Independence, the construction of the Burma Road, a bypass to Jerusalem through the mountains, was an extraordinary feat that allowed Jewish soldiers to avoid the dangers of the… 0

Ours was a generation that grew up in the shadow of the crematoria and the glow of the Israeli flag. While I was American born, there were numerous survivors among my fellow students. This was true of… 0

Make lists of things that need to get done. Put the lists in a notebook or binder with dividers so you can create sections for cleaning, shopping and menu planning. 0

Most traditional Pesach recipes are high in calories, carbohydrates and fat, but are low in fiber. 0

The noted writer Nat Hentoff, who describes himself as having “abandoned our God but not abandoned our people,” explained that he remained loyal to “our people” because of a chance encounter with… 0

Q: Potatoes, potatoes and more potatoes … with all these carbs, it’s no wonder I gain a pound for every day of Pesach—and the week before, too! How can I avoid overdoing the carbs? A: As a long-time… 1

For nearly a year now, Simcha Esther (Shari) Gershan has been looking the Angel of Death in the eye and smiling back at him. She’s also been telling the world about it on her Internet blog, and plans… 0

As I write these lines, a tenuous ceasefire in Gaza has just taken effect, bringing Israeli soldiers home, and ending, at least for now, the war in Gaza. Here in the United States, we are in the midst… 0

Why Is This Erev Pesach Different From Every Other Erev Pesach? To a Jew every mitzvah is treasured; each is a source of delight. As expressed by the psalmist, “Happy is the man who fears God, who… 0

Miracle Ride: A True Story of Illness, Faith, Humor—and Triumph By Tzipi Caton Shaar Press, 2008 314 pages Tzipi Caton is sixteen years old when she is diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. In her own… 0