Cutting someone out of will can leave a legacy of pain
August 3, 2007
Steve Kaplan had just finished sitting shiva for his mother when he was dealt another blow: He had been written out of her will.
Soriya Daniels
Battle of the sexes along the Y-Divide
May 18, 2007
\”Ladies and gentlemen, Rabbi Aryeh Pamensky holds the secret to your incredible, unbelievable and unparalleled happiness,\” announces the emcee in a dimly lit nightspot where hundreds of Jews are gathered, each hoping to attain what half of Americans find unattainable: a happy marriage.\”
Old-World charm, modern life mingle in Holland
November 2, 2006
Here\’s a travel riddle that might send you packing: It\’s a European capital where culture abounds and
Muddy the Body, Cleanse the Soul
March 16, 2006
Visitors to Israel are often looking for a spiritual uplift, and one of the country\’s best-kept secrets for achieving that transcendent state is not found in Jerusalem\’s Old City. Perhaps it is the oxygen-rich air coupled with the high-concentration of relaxing bromide. Or maybe it\’s the lure of natural therapeutic essences in the surroundings of scenic beauty. Simply put, there is no better place to unwind and rejuvenate than in Ein Gedi country.
Sonoma Plan Adds Flavor to Dull Diets
March 9, 2006
Dr. Connie Guttersen is on a mission to make America smaller. Well, perhaps not geographically, but at least to shrink the size of the average American.
Scientific studies have proven that weight-loss diets that are based on moderate amounts of the healthiest types of fats, such as olive oil, fish and nuts, are more effective long-term than traditional low-fat diets. And since the low-fat diet myth was busted recently with the publication of \”The Nurses\’ Health Study II,\” the public is struggling to determine what role fat should play in everyday meals.
In Death, Still Not Parting
April 7, 2005
How often do we let feuds linger on believing that we have so much more time left on this earth?
Pesach Trip Options Beyond the Ordinary
March 31, 2005
Passover travel once meant shlepping to Miami Beach, where great operatic tenors like Robert Merrill and Jan Peerce would conduct the seder at a fancy-schmancy hotel, or to the Catskills, which was more haimish but just as fattening.
But Passover travel options today have expanded to include experiences ranging from Disney World to the Caribbean to a dude ranch in Wyoming. And you can get some decent deals on Miami Beach, too.
The Jewish State of Relaxation
December 9, 2004
At spas around the world, activity menus focus on the body, offering the likes of hiking, exercise, body treatments and tai chi. Occasionally, spirituality can be explored in a special class or workshop. Long before the spa frenzy began filling travel columns nationwide, Jews recognized the value of spas and retreats. But these oases focus on the mind and heart, with the purpose of refreshing one\’s spirituality and peace of mind.
Heart to Heart With ‘South Beach’ Doc
November 25, 2004
Carbohydrate-filled days are over. Almost everyone is on the Atkins or Zone Diet. That is unless they\’ve deserted them for The South Beach Diet, which proposes eating the \”right carbs\” and the \”right fats\” along with protein, giving dieters the best of both worlds.
Tips to Avoid a Charitable Rip-Off
September 23, 2004
Every Jewish New Year we recite the words, "Repentance, prayer and charity avert the evil decree." It sounds straightforward enough, but trying to navigate myriad charities, especially Jewish charities, is confounding.
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