I have to admit, I’ve had seasons of physical laziness, months when I didn’t feel like working out at all. Week after week when life, kids, family or work would squeeze healthy, invigorating workouts out of my schedule. Admittedly, I’ve been in an iron-pumping slump, telling myself, “I’m going to work out tomorrow.” Just a…
On-Going: MIMKids in September: Featuring Europe Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Contact Katherine Palmer at programs@MiM.org or 480-245-6962 with any questions. Space is limited; reservations are required. $12 per class, or 4 for $40. For children from birth to 5 years on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and for kids 6-10 on Saturdays;…
My mother will tell you that since I was a little girl, I have loved rummaging through her closet, casually borrowing tops, bottoms, bags – anything I can find. I still do. Similarly, when I think back to my college years living in a home with two roommates, suffering late nights and long days in…
For homeopath Dr. Lauri Grossman, tikkun olam (healing the world) is more than a Jewish value she learned growing up in the heart of the Jewish community of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn and later the suburbs of New York. Her position as chair of the Department of International Affairs for the American Medical College of…
Jewish life is centered around the cycle of life. While daily spiritual living is cherished, it’s the unique moments that bring us together, bring tears to our eyes and remind us of what matters. These moments truly center us. In this review, I will not go into depth about “how to perform” Jewish lifecycles. The…
PLAYING THE MIM Kids enjoy getting into the music by playing one of the many instruments available in the Experience Gallery at the Musical Instrument Museum. The 4-year-old Phoenix museum was named by USA Today Travel as the fourth best museum for families in the country. mim.org | 480-478-6000 BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND The largest butterfly pavilion…
Looking for love in a focused manner can be a laborious undertaking. Accordingly, it’s possible that you’re encountering obstacles because of time constraints due to other responsibilities. But remember, it’s vital to devote enough concentrated effort to this important endeavor to be successful in your search for a partner. When I entered the online dating…
With Pesach behind us, our house has remained spotlessly cleaned and organized in the wake of our pre-Pesach cleaning. Right? Of course right! Most of us will drag that word out to sound like riiiiight. How is it that all our well-intentioned plans to keep the house neat, organized and in order have failed so…
The first Freedom Seder was celebrated April 4, 1969, on the one-year anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. Since that time, Freedom Seders have embraced the stories of people of color, refugees and others who have fought for basic human dignity. Honoring the spirit of the ancient story of the Jews’ exodus…
America is big on holidays, especially those that relate to family members. There’s a holiday for mothers in May, a special day for dads in June and a grandparent’s day in September that usually includes a pancake breakfast at preschool. But what inspires these holidays goes beyond a positive earnings statement for Hallmark. The reason…
