Deborah Rood Goldman

Deborah Rood Goldman (she/her) is a longtime member of the Garden City Jewish Center in Garden City, N.Y. and the congregation’s past president. A native New Yorker, Deborah grew up on Long Island and holds a bachelor’s degree in American civilization from Brown University, as well as a master’s degree in library science from Queens College. She is a former digital communications producer on the Union for Reform Judaism.

Shabbat Meditation

I wrote this meditation when I was a member of the Shabbat Committee at Temple B’nai Or in Morristown, N.J. It is meant to be read before L’cha Dodi at Friday evening services.

Collage of about a dozen brunch foods as listed in the blog post

13 Jewish Recipes for a Warm-Weather Brunch

Deborah Rood Goldman

Summer days are fleeting. Why not seize the moment and celebrate summer by hosting a healthy and pretty brunch – with a Jewish twist?

Plate of chicken wings next to a beer glass and a small plastic football

The Baleboostah's Guide to Super Bowl Snacks

Deborah Rood Goldman

The countdown to the Super Bowl means it’s time to start planning your game day meu! Enough already with the same old, same old. This internationally spiced Jewish menu makes the meal a game changer.

Chocolatey drink with syrup drizzled down the inside of the glass

The Frozen Persian: A Boozy Purim Treat

Deborah Rood Goldman

Purim is a happy holiday that affirms Jewish survival and continuity throughout history. This frozen drink, named for the place where the Purim story occurs, is pure decadence. L’chaim!