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I Will Shelter You
Way back in July 1990, when my daughter Katie was two years old, Ellen turned to our little girl and said, "Tell Daddy something he doesn't know." Katie whispered, smiling shyly, "Today is Mommy's birthday." Can you say doghouse?
How Do We Make God Holy?
The point of being Jewish is to have a relationship with God. Yet, a relationship implies a certain give and take, and there is precious little in the Torah that talks about what we have that God could possibly need. What can we give to God?
Tearing a Hole in Being
At the end of Parashat Emor, a disturbing incident is related. In the heat of a fight, a man curses God and is stoned to death for blasphemy (Leviticus 24:10-23). It is understandable that readers may be repulsed by this narrative, and shocked and angry to find it in the Torah.
Whip Up a Tu BiShvat Feast with Recipes Representing the Seven Species
Collectively known as shivat haminim, the Seven Species are sacred fruits and grains grown in the Land of Israel. Eating these foods, especially during the holiday of Tu BiShvat, has become a popular way for Jews around the world to maintain a connection to Israel.
The Estherito Mojito: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. This Estherito Mojito is pleasant and refreshing, with a pleasing presentation.
The Mordechai Mai Tai: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Mordechai Mai Tai is, like its namesake, steady with fortitude.
The Vashtini: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Vashtini is, like its namesake, spicy with a bit of a bite.
The Hamanhattan: A Purim Cocktail
We’ve imagined what each character in the Book of Esther might have imbibed on such a happy occasion. The Hamanhattan is, like its namesake, dry with a sour twist.