יום שישי, י״א תמוז תשפ״וFriday, June 26, 2026
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By Sandy Eller
My first thought after driving my last official carpool was to get up and do a happy dance, or at least celebrate with a batch of freshly baked cookies or something really decadent from my secret chocolate stash.
If I am a victim of some mishap, let it be because of my own shortcomings, not someone else’s.
“After we kissed her goodbye, we watched her cross the length of 34th street. In my mind’s eye she was a five-year-old again. How was I letting [her] cross this gigantic street without holding my hand?”
By Pnina Baim
One summer, I managed to go the entire season without an air conditioner in my bedroom.
Over the years I've been asked how I handle dressing modestly throughout the summer...
I like my dressings acidic and light. The problem is, I never measure. I just throw a few ingredients together and hope for the best.
By Sandy Eller
Having already sent three girls to seminary in the Holy Land, you would think I would be an expert on travel gear and accessories...
Hitler's destruction of the Jewish family continued long after the liberation.
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
When you eat what makes you feel good, most of what you eat will be healthy.
By Pnina Baim
Of course, before you send out the invites, the bride must decide if she would like a registry or will be accepting whatever creative gifts the guests bring.
Everyone deserves to wear nice clothes no matter their size.
By Sally Bell
With all the heavy and rich dairy dishes we have a tendency to eat over Yom Tov, it’s nice to have something that tastes delicious but isn’t so hard on the stomach.
Don’t think that cucumbers and pineapple go well together? Think again, because the crunch of the cucumber and the sweetness of the pineapple merge together to make an outstanding and refreshing relish.
Being maligned in the international press isn't such a tragedy, what is tragic is the fact that Jews believe these lies and spew negative rhetoric against the only refuge they have should the malodorous winds of anti-Semitism blow in their direction.
By Sandy Eller
While some would argue that doing laundry every two or three days would streamline the job, barring any serious stains, I prefer to tackle the task just once a week.
Anyone who walks on a regular basis has likely, on more than one occasion, been startled by the enraged barking of an angry dog, eyes ablaze with fury, clawing frantically at the fence thankfully separating it from you. Since I enjoy walking, this “verbal” abuse by a crazed canine would happen often. What is your […]
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
Jillian, we’ve got news for you: Exercise should not make you want to die.
By Sandy Eller
Everyone was relieved when the first shipment of new and improved Shpielmans was delivered in time for Chanukah 2016 and sold under the Glatt Play brand.
By Sandy Eller
For those of you who have never cooked in a pressure cooker, it helps to back up a little and understand why they work as well as they do.
By Pnina Baim
It’s interesting how small things change our perspective. Shabbos is always 25 hours, but with a longer afternoon, we call it a long Shabbos.
Today I’ll be sharing some fun options in all price ranges in case you’re looking to refresh your spring wardrobe (or maybe you just want some eye candy for a few minutes).
Out of cornflakes? Use rice krispies. Out of rice krispies? Use crushed saltine crackers. Use your own imagination because almost anything will work.
Internal bullying is a private version of lashon harah.
Yeshiva Rabbi Jacob Joseph became the model on which other American yeshivas – such as Chaim Berlin and Torah Vodaath – based their curricula.
By Sandy Eller
Not that I am in any way trying to rush Pesach out the door, but once it is time to get back to reality, it makes sense to streamline the turnover as much as possible.
By Sandy Eller
Lucky for you, I have three gorgeous cookbooks sitting on my desk, chock full of great Pesach ideas that will turn you into a kitchen hero and will have everyone licking their plates.
By Pnina Baim
My husband enjoys cooking when he is home and my kids have been cooking and baking since the age of four.
Pesach is also rapidly approaching and you might want to add some fresh pieces to your closet.
By Sandy Eller
First and foremost, it is helpful to know what you are allergic to so that you can check the pollen counts daily and try to limit your outdoor activity on days that are going to be particularly bad.
I know that in the great scheme of things, these irritants are minor, but they do tend to add up.
Ben Zion held the Malach in high regard and the feeling was reciprocated. “I never met a man whose views are closer to mine,” the Malach is reported to have said.
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
When we turn to cream and sugar during those emotionally-laden moments, we are acting not only from impulse, but from rational self-preservation; eating as a coping mechanism helps us.
By Sandy Eller
Let’s be perfectly honest, holidays are just a convenient excuse to indulge in our favorite activity – eating.
By Pnina Baim
I underestimated how eager my children would be to buy real costumes.
I usually find cornbread to be dry, but this one was very moist and served with a delicious maple flavored whipped cream.
The children miraculously and unanimously agreed to wear pajamas as their costumes this Purim!
When I'm not blogging, I'm an eating disorder therapist, so the topics of body positivity and health at every size are ones I'm very passionate about.
I knew that there would be many women at this Chanukah party who, like me, were reeling over the news that a friend of ours had been niftar a couple of days earlier from cancer. We were beyond shocked.
During this period, Rabbi Malin became especially close to the Brisker Rav, who took a special liking to him.
The Jewish people's relationship to trees goes way back as far as the Garden of Eden where man's first mitzvah involved a tree. Maybe that's why Jews are so enthusiastic about tree planting.
By Pnina Baim
Make a list of all the things you must do today, number them in order of how much you detest them, and then do the first one on the list first.
By Chef Shaul
As part of a regular diet, they add many nutrients, including lycopene and lots of flavor.
As many of you know, a pair of thick tights and boots paired with a dress/skirt can keep you warm and comfortable – especially if you choose fleece-lined tights or warm leggings to go with your boots.
Pure maple syrup is so versatile – it can be used in cookies, cakes, meat and poultry, and even on waffles, too.
By Sandy Eller
Of course, before you even start the party, you will probably want to make sure that your house is guest-ready, which means tackling those unpleasant cleaning jobs that we all try our best to ignore.
As a round-faced child with big cheeks, I was often pinched by visitors to our home, or in shul by acquaintances of my father.
By Chaya Rosen
Indeed, the number on the scale was lower than it had been the week before. A flush crept up onto my face as a happy feeling wormed down my body and I sat back down.
Touro has created a school with strong roots that will allow professionals and individuals to survive the storms of life, said Dr. Alan Kadish, president of the Touro College and University System,
To celebrate this victory Hazzan Pinto wrote a special prayer that was read in Shearith Israel in October 1760.
By Chaya Rosen
"Yeah. That's… that's why I know it hurts. He pretends it doesn't, he ignores it and all, but… I know it hurts."
Pair a floral dress with black opaque tights and suede or velvet shoes.
By Pnina Baim
American Jews have the impression that France, and Paris in particular, is a terribly dangerous place for Jews. However, to my pleasant surprise, I learnt that this was not the case.
Normally one associates pasta with cheese and milchigs, but there’s something about pairing meat or chicken with pasta that is unsurpassed.
By Sandy Eller
What really makes me smile this time of year is that it usually means a bumper crop of new kosher cookbooks...
By Sandy Eller
As my kids showed up and got bigger, we tried to find ways to make an already exciting holiday even more awesome. There were the present scavenger hunts, which involved me making up six or seven clues that weren’t too hard and weren’t too easy and then hiding them all over the house.
Hashem gave us the right to storm the gates of heaven with an avalanche of requests, even demands.
By Jodie Maoz
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Rabbi Klein delivered his sermons in such a high classical German that a group of his congregants had to repeatedly ask him to speak so he could be understood.
By Rena Reiser and Elisheva Blumberg
The Food Police consists of myriad destructive thoughts that can do real damage to our mindset and behavior.
By Sandy Eller
In theory, it all made sense. But would it really work in practice?
June 26, 2026 
