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The Titanic had a kosher kitchen. Who knew?

“Titanic, The Exhibition,” is now showing in New York City. It’s been advertised as “a journey through the Titanic’s true story,” further saying, “immerse...

Buried echoes of the past

What an absolutely haunting image. Hundreds of sliver pieces,of Judaica, sprawled on a table. Shabbat candle sticks. Chanukah menorahs. Silverware. Bechers (kiddush...

Chimes in the wind

Reflections on Israeli-Yemenite singer Ofra Haza named to Rolling Stone's list of 200 greatest singers of all time.

Historic times

For me, watching and witnessing President Volodymyr Zelensky is not about politics.

Joseph’s floodgates

With the rare exceptions, the Torah portion of Miketz consistently falls on Shabbat Chanukah.

We are ever intertwined

Although I had read COVID was surging again in New York, and even started masking up again and limiting socialization, I suppose a part of me, even if only...

Soldier shamed, civilian slapped

An IDF soldier on duty in Hebron slapped an Israeli civilian. This soldier is now up for censure. He has been suspended from his duties. Jail is possibly on the table.

One day, truly, Back to the Future

I was first smitten with him as Alex P. Keaton, then as Marty McFly. Only afterward did I learn his real name, Michael J. Fox.

Not just a nut case here, a nut case there

It’s interesting, as the world analyzes whether Kanye West’s (Ye’s) outbursts do or do not constitute anti-Semitism, the (sadly) routine shul emails about...

They slip, morph and unfold

There is just something about that brilliant colored fall foliage that is so calming and beautiful. It gets me every year, every season, anew.