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Fall harvest

Sukkot — the feast of booths. We tend to associate the holiday exclusively with its literal meaning – an outside abode, reminiscent of the temporary dwellings...

Bridges

“Gesher tzar me’od — The world is a very narrow bridge” (Rebbe Nachman of Breslov) FOR 10 days now, our lives are just a little bit different from any other...

Differences of opinions

Dear Tzviling, Your column — especially the one about the seven habits of successful shidduchim — inspired me to write to you. You see, I’m going out with a very...

What is Yom Kippur?

What is Yom Kippur? It is about no longer punishing oneself, torturing oneself. It is about letting go. What is Yom Kippur? It is about forgiveness. Including, forgiving...

How not to get fat over the holidays

THEY say that half the children’s books are written for adults. When people say that kids will love this book, they (the adults) mean that they love it. Understanding...

The best ever DIY sukkah

For those contemplating building their first-ever sukkah and feeling overwhelmed, keep the following in mind: As a first-timer, you’ll most likely begin with a...

Annual performance review of the soul

HOW many times have you been on a car trip with a small child and a squeaky, somewhat irritable voice emerges from the back seat only to ask: “Are we […]

Must our kids shoot 3-pointers?

A FEW years back, I had an epiphany in the JCC bleachers. It was the playoffs in the second grade basketball league, and I was having a hard time concentrating

‘Final cut’ Rosh Hashanah recipes

After putting out an open call for recipes and tips — and also dabbling in the kitchen ourselves — we’ve come up with recipes and recommendations for some of...

IJN staff prayers for 5770

For this New Year, I pray for faith, prosperity and good health for my family, friends and the entire community. I have been very grateful that with the economy the...