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A Woman's Own: A radical suggestion for tired parents

There is a running joke among parents this time of year: The kids' vacation is over on August 31, and the parents' vacation starts on September 1. Well, not for me. I really do not see the start of school as a vacation. For me, as a parent, school is a lot ...

Modesty Blasé: The pink blackberrys

Frum women dangle. Their car keys, usually attached to photos of their children and grandchildren, their house keys, iPod, supermarket card and gym locker tokens are all hanging off them. In one hand they are holding clunky wallets brimming with credit card...

Reform Reflections: Reform's 'tude' problems

In June, an article about Reform Judaism was published in Commentary Magazine. Those interested in Prof. Jack Wertheimer's analysis in all its glory would do well to locate the original. I'll give you the short version - he suggests that Reform Judaism...

Conservative Currents: Judaism and equality - or lack thereof

The days of Passover command us to remember the story of the Exodus. One of the most fundamental messages of the Exodus is the idea that a nation has decided that "freedom" can take precedence over life itself. In fact, halakha tells us that maint...

Orthodox Opinions: The holiday season

At this time of year, in the United States more than in Israel, we are all confronted by the festivities and cultural climate celebrating Christmas, the major holiday of a rival faith. Living, as I do, in New York City, the sounds and sights of Christmas ar...
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