The Year We Built the Sukkah
by Perry BlockSome kids nag their dad to get them a dog. Mine nagged me to build them a sukkah.
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Finding Beauty in Tragedy
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyMy husband just had a devastating stroke and the power of Jewish humor is helping me get through it.
It Could be Worse
by Mordechai SchmutterWith the ten days of repentance upon us, let’s work on our pessimism. Not that it’s going to help anything.
Jewish-ish
by Andy CowanCatholics are Catholics, never Catholic-ish, and Protestants are Protestants, never Protestant-ish. So why are we hedging our bets?
Like Totally Awesome
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyMillennial-Speak: Totally awesome ways to butcher an already totally awesome language.
Play it Safe
by Mordechai SchmutterHave our schools actually gotten safer or have parents just gotten more neurotic?
The Tribe Hits the Tube
by Perry BlockThis year’s fall TV lineup has some interesting Jewish characters.
Arab Spring and Israeli Summer
by Richard RabkinIsrael is showing the world how it’s done once again. This time, it’s how to protest.
The Lost Art of Babysitting
by Mordechai SchmutterWe beg them to let us pay them to come to our houses, sit on our couch, do almost no work and raid our refrigerator. The teenagers have officially won.
Will & Kate’s Excellent Jewish Adventure
by Mark MillerWhat would it look like if Will and Kate came to my house for dinner…
Supermarketing
by Mordechai SchmutterEvery time I get conned into spending more money at the supermarket, I’m doing my part to fight the recession.
The Art of the Shmooze
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyImprove your Shmooze IQ with my Shmooze Dos and Don’ts.
Seoul Man
by Richard RabkinI have a message for my Korean exchange student, 20 years in the making.
If I Were a Rich Woman
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyI write for a living. In other words, I ain’t rich.
Brown Thumbs
by Mordechai SchmutterSummer is almost here, and homeowners know what that means: gardening.
My Commencement Address
by Judy GruenStudents around the world who will be graduating shortly, gather around and listen to my pearls of wisdom.
Tee Time
by Mordechai SchmutterWe just signed my son of for Little League, or as we like to call it “Yiddel League.”
Did Jews Kill Bin Laden?
by Mark MillerAn elite team of Jewish celebrities may have helped bring down Bin Laden.
Bar Mitzvah Life Lessons
by Mark MillerAll I really need to know in life, I learned from my Bar Mitzvah.
Don't Ask Your Spouse This
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyFive questions you should never ask your spouse.
Priscilla’s First Purim
by Batsheva TwerskiPriscilla writes to her friend Vivian about experiencing her first ever Purim.
I’m Bored!
by Mordechai SchmutterWhy is it that just because my kids are bored, it means that I have to suffer?
Fiddler on the Roof: New and Improved?
by Mark MillerSholem Alechim’s short story has been revamped for 2011. And you will love it. Or not.
Forget It
by Mordechai SchmutterI had the greatest idea to stop forgetting things. And then…I just forgot it.
British vs. Yiddish
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyOn my first trip to Britain, even though I spoke the same language, I felt very different.
Crouching Tiger Mother Hidden Dragon
by Judy GruenAmy Chua unleashed a firestorm of debate about “wimpy” western child rearing. Is she right?
Advising Guys on Buying Gifts
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyIf you’ve ever gotten a rotten present don’t blame your man. He’s GSC -- Genetically Shopping-Challenged.
We’re Here to Help
by Mordechai SchmutterNew parents need our help. But what we’re doing right now could use some work.
I'm Not Messy; I'm a Genius
by Judy GruenJanuary is national “Get Organized Month” and I just may get around to organizing… by next January.
Weighed Down
by Mordechai SchmutterMy pockets are weighing me down. Time to change all of that change.
Don't Ask Your Date This
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyQuestions you should never ask a potential Jewish mate.
Goyish vs. Jewish is Back
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyThe best of the Goyish vs Jewish 2011 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar.
As The Tsouris Turns
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyI used to write for the soap opera As the World Turns. Here's the Jewish version.
Toys for Tots
by Mordechai SchmutterStumped as to what you should get your toddlers for Chanukah? Here’s some unhelpful advice.
London Horror: Eye for an Eye
The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
