A universal language, across societies we guffaw, chuckle, chortle, howl, snigger, roar, snort, titter, hoot, whoop, snicker and cackle. Our cultural background shapes our laugh-print. Read More
I chose the university of life: Israel, USA, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe. I wanted information, answers, knowledge. And I searched and searched.
I became strong, resilient, independent. Read More
When Leah Boulton goes to an ultra-Orthodox Jewish wedding she completely “frums up”. She covers her exuberant red hair and dresses neck to knee in the style of those communities. Read More
Non-Jews are sincerely committed to responsibility and reconciliation of their nation’s horrible past. Read More
At the war’s end, my grandparents sought details about their families only to discover that everyone was gone. Buba’s parents she was informed had been taken to a forest and shot. Read More
One cannot dispute, however, that every single soul that is visible in this picture standing on the deck of this rusted tub eventually found refuge and composure. Read More
I started riding lessons in 2019 as an adult and my soul immediately responded with love for these beautiful animals. Read More
I look tenderly at inanimate objects. As if they somehow embody my parents. By giving them my concentrated attention and gentle touch, I am giving my parents the same. Read More
There’s room enough in your life for all kinds of people. Act smart. Take risks. But if you are too smart to take the risk or too risky to play it on the safe/smart side, surround yourself with the other — it will make you a more rounded person Read More
Spiritually and physically, the month represents the shift from darkness to light…The Purim story deals with a shift from death to life. Read More
In both stories, the Jewish people are redeemed thanks to the efforts of a single individual…Rather than shirk from this responsibility, they set an example of leadership through the ages. Read More
