Is It Disrespectful To Read Books During Services?
Dear Miriam, During Rosh Hashanah, I noticed a few people who were reading books other than the machzor during services. It seemed both like a great idea to have something […]
What Happens When My Guests Don’t Eat Rosh Hashanah Staples?
I am having a number of people over for Rosh Hashanah with a variety of food restrictions, including one person who is allergic to apples and another who is vegan and doesn’t eat honey. How can I still make the meal feel traditional and sweet?
How Do I Stop Being The Third Wheel?
I don’t dislike my friend’s boyfriend, but often I just want to have some one-on-one time with my friend. How do I do this without making it seem like I don’t like my friend’s significant other?
New Film ‘Golda’ Comes At Appropriate Moment
“Golda” – the new film – looks at a pivotal time for both Israel during the Yom Kippur War, and its Prime Minister Golda Meir, with a fierce performance from Helen Mirren.
Therapy Couch Potato
Three years after COVID started and we started spending a lot time at home, binging television shows is still in full swing – and mental health is prevalent on screen. Therapy and psychological issues play roles in many popular shows streaming now.
Elul, My Favorite Month
Elul is the time for us to do our personal self-evaluation. So how should we prepare ourselves before we stand in front of our Heavenly Father, the King of Kings and justify our existence?
What If I Don’t Want Another Baby?
How do I deal with nosy people who ask when I’m having another kid?
What Makes a Good Question for the Advice Well?
What makes a good question is something you’re thinking about, wondering about, something you kind of want to ask your good friend but might be embarrassed. While the answers aren’t always perfect, there’s no wrong question.
How Do I Encourage My Son To Keep Volunteering?
My son is starting to get emails about volunteering again, and he’s both dreading continuing in this role but also dreading the idea of telling our rabbi that he’s not going to continue. What suggestions do you have for him?
‘Jewish Matchmaking’ Star Aleeza Ben Shalom’s Live Show Comes To Cincy
“Jewish Matchmaking” has made Aleeza Ben-Shalom a globally-recognized brand. She has turned her TV show into a stage show, which she is bringing to the Mayerson JCC for a Chabad Jewish Center event on Tuesday, Sept. 5.