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JoJo

Bad Rebbetzin Blog Part 4: Cooking Shmooking

I come from a long line of women who DO NOT cook. When I was a kid, I remember my mom making three dishes: scrambled... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
The Importance of A Song

The Importance of A Song

There is much discussion and concern in the Jewish boardrooms, committee meetings and community about continuity and engagement. Everyone, rightfully, wants to know what it... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
JoJo

One of the Traditions We're Not Doing

A couple of days ago, Suzie turned to me and said tentatively, "So, I was thinking that on Wednesday night I'd sleep in the guest... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Parenting Through A Jewish Lens (Ikkarim)

The Program for EVERY Parent

Over 50 parents have already signed up for Parenting Through a Jewish Lens at locations throughout Greater Boston. The program is designed for parents from... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Passover Fun Facts (or Seder entertainment!)

Passover Fun Facts (or Seder entertainment!)

Originally published in the YLD Haggadah, by Elisha Gechter While you are getting settled, here are some fun facts about the Seder that you might not... Read More
In Every Generation: B'chol Dor Vador

In Every Generation: B'chol Dor Vador

Originally published in the YLD Haggadah, by Elisha Gechter :בְּכָל־דּוֹר וָדוֹר חַיָּב אָדָם לִרְאוֹת אֶת־עַצְמוֹ, כְּאִלּוּ הוּא יָצָא מִמִּצְרָֽיִם Be'chol Dor Vador Chayav Adam Leerot... Read More
Zayda's Passover

Zayda's Passover

Originially published in the YLD Haggadah, by Sarah Knoff My zayda, Gregor Shelkan, was in every way the truest definition of a mensch, he was also... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Refuseniks Reflection

Refuseniks Reflection

Originally published in the YLD Haggadah, by Miriam Katz Every Passover, we say "Next Year in Jerusalem," knowing that only a plane ticket stands between us... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
The Angst of Chicken Soup

The Angst of Chicken Soup

My mother, a full-time working woman, a single parent, an intellectual, politically active, who was raised by a woman who thought Jewish cooking was for... Read More
Posted in: Lifecycles