Hanukkah, or dedication in Hebrew, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following the triumph of the Maccabees over the Syrians (who had outlawed Judaism) in the second century BCE. The miracle of the Temple’s meager one-day supply of oil lasting for eight until a new supply could be procured is remembered not…
Are you afflicted with the dreaded People Pleaser Syndrome? Before the loss of my first husband, I know I exhibited the major symptom inherent in a people pleaser, which is putting the desires and needs of everyone else before your own. While I’m somewhat recovered, remnants of my former self do linger, for, at my…
The problem with trying to interview Rick Bronson is that you’ll be laughing so hard, you won’t be able to write anything down. Believe me – I know! I sat down to interview Rick at his newest comedy club, House of Comedy, in north Phoenix last month. I’m old fashioned enough to still simply take…
I got these pink boxing gloves for Hanukkah last year. They were the only gift that really spoke to me. Well, along with the complete set of Dick Van Dyke DVDs. (That’s funny. If you abbreviate Dick Van Dyke, it’s the same as DVD. Hmmm.) Anyway, both gifts were from the same person, a newish…
Chad Robins started weight training at age 13. That’s about the same time he began to explore his love of cooking. He was always into eating healthy, participating in sports and being active. So it’s no wonder that he’s found a way to channel all of his interests and talents into his newest business venture:…
Whether we like it or not, every now and then we get a serious reminder of where we live and how our very normal daily routine of work, school, family, stating our opinion and going wherever we want whenever we want is anything but normal in this neighborhood. Israelis’ normalcy is actually an astonishing accomplishment….
The home is where the heart is, and each home should have heart! There’s no better designer to express heart-filled joy and visual creativity than Jonathan Adler. The brand that touts “We believe handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing” brings fun to all homes. You can find Jonathan’s line in his namesake stores and in major department…
WHICH COLORS DO YOU BLEED? IT’S EITHER RED AND BLUE OR MAROON AND GOLD. THERE ARE NO CASUAL FANS WHEN IT COMES TO THE AZ HILLEL CUP. YOU MUST PICK A SIDE. The Arizona Hillel Cup is a unique opportunity to cheer on your favorite school and embrace the tradition of friendly rivalry, all while…
Thou shalt love Chinese food as thou love thy bagel. I think it’s the 11th commandment, or at least it should be. There is an undeniable affinity for Chinese food among Jewish people. So much so, that there are jokes about it, and it’s a tradition for many on Christmas. Chinese food has much in…
It’s difficult to come home after a long exhausting day and ponder “What am I making for dinner?” When I arrive home, I have a checklist of to-dos before lights out. Preplanning my meals and using shortcuts to reduce my time in the kitchen is extremely valuable to my family. One of my favorite shortcuts…
