There is a reason that 365 of the 613 mitzvot instruct us to NOT do something, according to Rabbi Barbara Cohen of Congregation Ahavath Sholom, far fewer than the 248 positive commandments - in this Tu BiShevat-themed Rabbi Reflection column, she explains why.
"Naomi Ross has produced a beautifully illustrated and designed collection in The Giving Table. Dedicated primarily to entertaining, cooking for a large crowd, and what she calls 'culinary chesed,' Ross has developed unique twists on some classic dishes, as well as some new and creative…
Dara Kaufman, executive director of Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, shares her thoughts on how we can come together as a community during these challenging times.
As we celebrate Chanukah 5784, try something different - Loukoumades, a sweet treat for the Festival of Lights from the Jews of Greece. Our Traveling With Jewish Taste correspondent shares a recipe and some interesting Chanukah history.
"With broken hearts we share the grief of families whose lives were shattered, we share the suffering of those missing, those wounded, and those taken captive, and we stand in awe of the courage and self-sacrifice of our soldiers on the frontlines. May G-d protect them all." - Rabbi Levi…
