Judaism

Might that hot dog you’re chowing down at the stadium actually be a concession to the violent inclinations of mankind?

We are here today because Jewish fathers and mothers wanted more than happiness from their children.

I’m speaking of the tune-switch that the Friday night hazan pulls for the last few stanzas of “Lecha Dodi.” Where did this quirky cantorial custom come from and how did it become so popular?

The transition from grief to joy can feel jarring. But the deliberate sequencing offers a compelling life lesson rooted in Jewish tradition: we reflect before we rejoice, giving deeper meaning and importance to both.

To be kosher is to be different. On airplanes and at business dinners, the kosher consumer stands out.