I was going to write this week’s column about Sukkot, but my plans were derailed on Yom Kipper. more

This week, we got our sukkahs out of hiding, bought our lulavim and etrogim and those new Yom Tov fall/winter outfits (clothes that we won’t be able to wear yet, although we’ll certainly spot one or two women suffering through the heat in their suede or fur trimmed suits, all in the name of fashion … come on, you’ve been there once or twice). And then there is the planning for not one, but two, three-day Yomim Tovim. And we will eat, till it’s time to eat again — all six meals, all three days, both Yomim Tovim. more

First, apologies to my husband Jerry and my daughter Jordana, who I inadvertently left out in my shout outs last week, when thanking everyone for helping me while I was helpless with a broken rib. They both went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated. Of course, there were times when Jerry was a bit “un” helpful. more

Double dating. Most of us have been there, done that, but I bet none of your stories are as humorous as that of my husband Jerry.   Let’s go back to the mid 1970s. Jerry and his … more

Judy was in Isarel for a simcha this week, returning just in time for the climax of Pesach preparation. As a result, she’s taking a break from column-writing, and we bring you instead a replay … more

It’s that time of year, New Year’s Eve. Although not a Jewish holiday, many of us use it as a time to get together with friends, as most of us are off the next day. I decided to check … more

I’ve always wanted to compare apples to apples, and figured, since the recipe I’m sharing with you this week is an apple cake, what better time than now? China is the largest producer of apples, producing almost half of the world’s apples. more

Back to school: three dreaded words. To kids, that is! (most parents can be seen dancing in the streets come the first day of school). Of course we, as parents, deal with all the issues leading up to … more

Just as I was thawing out from the last cold spell of single digit temps, along with no heat due to frozen pipes, bam, we get hit with another bout of Arctic air and snow to go with it. more

This past Sunday was a beautiful spring day from Jerry’s perspective. It was sunny and cool and precipitated Jerry’s reflecting back on how he spent spring days when he was very young and … more