My husband Jerry was living the life as a senior in BTA’s super garbage class in 1973. Things could not have been going better, as he was naturally fun-filled and irresponsible. Then, a … more

As most of you know, from my previous articles, my daughter, Jordana, married Daniel (Dan) Weichselbaum (whom I adore) on July 3, in a beautiful, outdoor chuppah followed by a night of dining and … more

When my son was married last year, and I went through all the planning stages, and I promised myself that I would never attend another wedding without realizing all the work that goes into its … more

Plans by Brooklyn’s KRM/Moisha’s discount supermarket to buy the shuttered Brach’s store in Lawrence have collapsed, and now Gourmet Glatt is in the market for the expansive space … more

Since this is the fourth Shavuot that I’m writing this column, and I’ve exhausted all my Shavuo stories, I’m going to do something novel and honor the original intent of this … more

This past Shabbat, my husband Jerry and I were invited to our next door neighbors and good friends, Ely and Suzy Libin, for dessert. Their mechatanim, Claire and Stuie Hershkowitz, happen to be … more

On Sunday we showered my daughter Jordana with good wishes at her bridal shower. Let me just say, “Boy, have times changed.” When I first married 33 years ago my friends hosted a … more

Although Judy stayed home for Pesach, she took a few “travel days” off from her column, so we’re reprinting her post-Pesach dispatch from 2012. The last of the Pesach dishes, … more

If you’re staying in town and haven’t completed your Pesach shopping, no worries — you’ll have lots of company at any kosher supermarket, most of which will be open super-late on Wednesday … more

In the 1930s, Rabbi Tobias Geffen of Atlanta began to investigate the hidden ingredients inside mass-produced foods and to evaluate whether those ingredients conflict with kosher laws. He then set a … more