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Real Men Bake Cookies
by Emuna Braverman My husband has taken up baking -- with a vengeance. Here are some of his best recipes.
A Bat Mitzvah to Remember
by Batsheva Geller With the room filled with joyous music and whirling girls, that's when I noticed her. Shuli, a girl with Downs' Syndrome, was sitting off to the side, not dancing.
The Love Mirror
by Jennifer M. Paquette What do your kids see when they look in your eyes?
Soul Mate
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Heaven may provide your soul mate, but it remains our responsibility to make the marriage work.
The Secret Pre-1A "Siety"
by Yudit Brown One day our world turned over. Our teacher was seen crying and we knew exactly what needed to be done.
Soup to Nuts
by Chef Herschel Arnow Great soups for every occasion.
Responding to Insults
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski How to respond when the mud starts to sling.
Chicken Delights
by Chef Herschel Arnow It's easy to make a good tasting chicken.
Genuine Fireworks
by Emuna Braverman Inundated with the scandal and speculation of the Clinton years, we have lost our ability to appreciate what it really takes to make a marriage work.
A Parent's Remarriage
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski A daughter, whose mother died, resents her father's remarriage and his sudden zest for life.
Under Attack
by Judy Gruen I had contingency plans for many emergencies likely to strike during my absence. But tiny disgusting insects congealing to my children's heads was one I hadn't figured on.
The Road to Divorce
by Rabbi Avram Rothman 25% of all marriages end in divorce within four years. Why?
Paprika! Herb and Spice Series #2
by Chef Herschel Arnow Put a little spice into your life.
The Single's Dilemma
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Joy in life is not a product of "a set of circumstances, but a set of attitudes."
Take Back the Night
by Leah Pollack A user-friendly guide to parent-teacher conferences.
Moral Compromises
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski There is hope, even after making the biggest mistake of one's life.
The Olive Explosion
by Debby Segura Some savory recipes for genuine olive lovers.
Dear Bubby
by Jan Weber Alzheimer's is like a thief who takes away the most precious memories of a life shared in love.
Parenting Prophets
by Rabbi Boruch Leff Every so often something happens with one of my kids and I begin to understand what parenting is all about. This is one of those moments.
Crock-Pot Recipes
by Emuna Braverman Delicious and convenient, and not for Shabbat only.
Bubby Irma's Favorites
by Irma Charles Join the adventures of Bubby Irma and her Cowboy.
Sparing the Rod
by Rebbetzin Chana Heller Most of us hit our children when we are angry or frustrated. We are not educating. We are venting.
Dealing with Loss
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Moving beyond your feelings of sadness and loss of a loved one.
Basil: Herb and Spice Series #1
by Chef Herschel Arnow Nothing beats fresh basil.
Money and Marriage
by Emuna Braverman Wondering why your spouse has a wild spending streak?
Love Is Not Enough
by Rachel Schmidt, R.C.S.W. Demonstrating love doesn't always come naturally. Parents need to know how to cuddle, kiss and hug their children.
Mothers and Daughters
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski The delicate and sometimes painful balancing act.
Letting Go
by Pearl Simmons The sudden death of a young mother lends a stirring depth to her poetry.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
by Emuna Braverman Eating together as a family, even just once a week, yields tremendous benefits.
Fretting About Fressing
by Judy Gruen How to Cope with Yom Tov Eating.
Yom Tov Menu
by Emuna Braverman An eclectic menu for Yom Tov that incorporates some of the symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashana.
Acquiring Faith
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski I long for the comfort and certainty that believing in God would afford. But how can I make myself believe, when I don't?
The Impromptu Dinner Party
by Chef Herschel Arnow A complete menu for a dinner party with a lot of wild cards.
Stopping Lashon Hara
by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. A primer on how to raise our children to look at the positive and speak well about others.
Dancing with Grandma
by Diane Faber Veitzer Dancing with my grandmother is discovering that you are the most wonderful person in the entire world.
The Runaway Shabbas Shoes
by Jan Weber What does an eight-year-old take when he runs away from home?
Not Just Chicken Soup
by Emek Hebrew Academy P.T.A. Expand your soup repertoire.
One Step At A Time
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Is it useful to keep kosher when we do not observe any other religious commitments?
Going Middle Eastern
by Rae Dayan Some delicious, dairy Sephardic recipes from the cookbook "For the Love of Cooking."
Tears of Pain and Joy
by Ephraim Milch When our daughter was born, the feelings of joy were suddenly interrupted with the doctor's statement that she had Down's syndrome and possibly a severe congenital heart defect.
Couscous? It Sure Doesn't Look Jewish
by Chef Herschel Arnow In praise of the ever so versatile couscous.
Y2 Nosh
by Emuna Braverman Culinary treasures from a community cookbook.
Something Fishy
by Chef Herschel Arnow I don't usually eat fish, but these recipes are winners, especially during the Nine Days.
Appropriate Guilt
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Forget the guilt trip. Jewish guilt means regretfully admitting inappropriate behavior and moving on.
Green is a Jewish Color
by Jan Weber In the quieter moments, the questions the children ask and the statements they make are well worth hearing.
Vegetarian Living
by Emuna Braverman Great recipes for the Nine Days and the rest of the year.
Who Do You Love?
by Emuna Braverman Examine your actions vis-a-vis your spouse and ask, "Who do I think about more: my mate or myself?"
Goodbye Poverty, Hello America
by Ted Roberts Remembering our Old World origins, B.A. -- before America.
Complete Barbecue Menu
by Debby Segura Summer is here. Why not try something a little different at your barbecue?
The Ultimate Question
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski "I'm a Catholic dating a Jewish man who I believe is my soul mate. Why is this an issue for people in his community?"