Kylie Ora Lobell is a writer for the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, The Forward, Tablet Magazine, Aish, and Chabad.org and the author of the first children’s book for the children of Jewish converts, “Jewish Just Like You.”
Reality television shows starring women are not usually flattering. They’re full of women physically assaulting one another, getting Botox injections and spending loads of money on fur coats and jewelry.
It was only when Aryeh Rifkin lost his voice that he finally found it.
It was 2010 when the then-real-estate developer — having already been through a series of personal and professional challenges — discovered that he had stage 4 laryngeal cancer. After he had surgery to get rid of the disease, he spent time completely mute, and that was when he decided he wanted to transition into a different career.
As Shabbat was fast approaching, nearly 1,000 people stretched their legs, tied up their shoelaces, chugged water and prepared to run through the streets of Jerusalem.
Legendary comedian Marty Allen, who turns 93 March 23, has a simple secret to longevity.
Technology has revolutionized the dating world, but sometimes it’s better to go old school — especially if you’re on the older side yourself.
The benefits of Jewish summer camp are well documented — but so are the costs when it comes to parents’ wallets.
With thousands of years of history, wisdom and tradition to impart, it’s easy for Jewish schools and educators to sometimes forget to take the time to reflect upon them.
Hiring a handyman can be a headache-inducing experience.
Before most couples get married, they don’t know what to expect.
After a decade of dreaming, the staff at Maimonides Academy, an Orthodox Sephardic day school, is nearly ready to make its longtime vision come true and open a new building.
