An eight-year-old girl, dressed for school in her light blue shirt and dark navy skirt, presses the elevator button as she hurries to school. When the elevator appears, she dashes inside and finds… Read more
Religion
Survey of Some of the Best English-Language Haggadot: Short Reviews and Snippets
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… Read more
Healthy Passover Pleasures
Most traditional Pesach recipes are high in calories, carbohydrates and fat, but are low in fiber. Read more
The Seder Night: An Exalted Evening
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… Read more
Pesach on a Budget: Ten Tips for a Low-Cost Pesach
Especially in these difficult economic times, preparing for Pesach can cause many to feel stressed. But who says Pesach has to be costly? We spoke with two… Read more
Pesach Dieters, Take Note: You Can Have Your Potato—and Eat It, Too!
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… Read more
Perfect Passover Side Dishes
Tired of potatoes? Preparing side dishes for Passover can be somewhat of a challenge. No pasta or rice, no bulgur, couscous or kasha, no beans or legumes—no problem! If you’re hungry for new ideas and… Read more
Avoiding the Pesach Pounds
I’ve heard it said that Jewish history can be summed up like this: Someone tried to destroy us, Read more
Kid-Friendly Passover Dishes That Are Too Good To Pass-Over!
Each family has its favorite “tried and true” recipes that it absolutely has to include as part of the Seder menu. Tradition, tradition! But preparing family-style meals during Pesach often becomes a… Read more
Drink to Your. . . Health?
Q: With conflicting information about alcohol—it’s healthy, it’s harmful—I’m nervous about drinking the arba kosot on Seder night. Can you clarify whether it’s safe to drink and tell me how much is… Read more















