It’s Pronounced “Jif,” Not “Giff” (And Why That Matters)

I usually write about matters of Jewish thought but, given my background in linguistics, my pedantic personality and my...

The Attention Deficit Disorder That Everyone is Ignoring

Mom or dad is pushing the stroller down the bundle of joy inside the stroller.  One hand of the...

Preferring Prevention over Intervention: The Case for Preventive Pediatric Health Care

You’ve heard from the doctor.  It might be a postcard in the mail.  Perhaps a “robo” call, text or...

Tiny First Temple Seal Impression Found with Name of Bible-era Royal Steward

A minuscule 7th century BCE clay sealing reading “Belonging to Adoniyahu, the Royal Steward,” was recently discovered in the...