Racy Instagrams and the Lessons of Purim

Purim is one day we’re supposed to be moderate in our moderation, even abandon ourselves to excess. But will moderation soon be a relic from a more innocent time?

SpiritualityGuest UserJune 20, 2016Purim, Vashti, Esther

We Don’t Know All The Details, But We Know Enough

We don’t know everything about what happened in the Stanford rape case, but we do know that campus drinking culture isn’t to blame.

News & CultureGuest UserJune 13, 2016Stanford Rape Case, Rape Culture, Brock Turner

Eight Gifts for Dad’s Day

Stumped about what to get Pop for Father’s Day? Here are a few ideas we like:

Finding Meaning Through Midrash

When we engage with biblical stories, says Rabbi Sandy Sasso, we often find insights and wisdom that help us understand our own lives.

The Miracles of Shavuot

The texts we read on the holiday of Shavuot offer two encounters with the divine: One in the dramatic revelation at Sinai and the other in the quiet unfolding of human relationships.

The First Time I Read Torah

When I took on the daunting task of learning to read Torah I didn’t realize how the experience would change me.

SpiritualityGuest UserJune 8, 2016Marcela Kogan, torah, Shavuot

Lishansky’s Famous Halvah Cheesecake

This recipe was created by Ya’acov Lishansky, a veteran cookbook author and the first man to win first prize in Israel’s “Queen of the Kitchen” cooking contest.

Fresh Fruit Soup

This sweet soup freezes well - you can also freeze some in ice cube trays or ice molds and serve as frozen fruit pops!

Seven Ways to Make Shavuot Personal

Try these creative strategies for adding spirituality, meaning and beauty to your holiday experience.

SpiritualityGuest UserJune 7, 2016Shavuot, cheesecake, Book of Ruth, Aviva Norman, mitzvot, fruit soup

Recent College Grads Share Tips for Landing a Job

Mentors, networking and flexibility are the keys to finding new opportunities.

CareerGuest UserJune 7, 2016Elicia Brown, mentors, Emma Mayerson, Shira Dicker, Harry Holzer, Ilana Krakowski, Andrea Dine, Dori AaronsonComment

Bipartisan Help for Sexual Assault Victims

The Senate has voted unanimously to pass the The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act.

How I Learned to Appreciate the Humble Radish

These homely inhabitants of the spring garden are surprisingly versatile.

FoodGuest UserMay 10, 2016radish, Jayne Cohen, vegetarian

Two Must-Reads about Moms and Daughters

These books are worth giving or savoring in honor of the first and most important figure in our lives.

A Spiritual Voice in the Wilderness for Harried Moms

Motherhood is a marathon of pushing past our comfort level to remain calm amid grocery line tantrums. But it is also much more, as Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg conveys in her new book, Nurture the WOW

SpiritualityGuest UserMay 5, 2016motherhood, spirituality, Danya Ruttenberg, Nurture the WOW

Drawing Wisdom from Those who Survived

Rahel Musleah delves into the complex legacy of meaning Holocaust survivors leave as they pass from the scene.

Celebrating a World of Flavor

From Meze Burgers to Risotto alla Milanese to Pumpkin-Braised Short Ribs, Susie Fishbein shows how far kosher cooking has come.

Post-Seder, an Ashkenazi New Yorker Channels Her Inner Israeli

Middle-Eastern flavors add tang and interest to dishes from matzo brei to cold chicken.

FoodGuest UserApril 26, 2016Jayne Cohen, Sephardic, Passover, pomegranate molasses, rose water, orange flower water, silan, labneh

Bringing the Power of “Dayenu” into Children’s Lives

April Halprin Wayland talks about her new book for Passover and her career as a children’s author.

BooksGuest UserApril 21, 2016children's books, April Halprin Wayland, More Than Enough, Passover

Doing Justice to the Justice

Three recent books offer a highly readable account of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and legacy.

A Designer for Real Women

In her memoir, fashion trailblazer Donna Karan offers a revealing glimpse into a passionate and productive life.

BooksGuest UserApril 20, 2016Donna Karan, My Journey, DKNY, fashion