Today was one of the best days of my life. Nothing significant happened. I didn’t get the job of my dreams or win the lottery or find a twenty on the sidewalk. It snowed last night. The first real snow of the season and the whole way to school, the kids threw snow in the air like it was the … [Read more...]
Twice As Nice: Celebrating Chanukah After Divorce
It's Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. And this year, we've spent twice the amount of time celebrating. Why? Because I'm part of two families now! We had our first party with my side of the family. My parents hosted me and my siblings and all their grandchildren as well as my boyfriend and … [Read more...]
Hanukkah: A Time For Miracles, Doughnuts And Potato Pancakes
Ok, I admit it. The majority of traditional Jewish foods are an acquired taste. Unless you were brought up to eat foods like chopped liver, matzoh, gefilte fish (boiled fish loaf!), and kishka (breading stuffed into cow intestine), chances are you never will. And while there are some foods that … [Read more...]