December 31, 2008 / Columns

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Livni is that rare politician—who tells the truth

REHOVOT, ISRAEL— Kadima has now drawn even with the Likud in some recent polls despite the fact that Kadima leader Tzipi Livni has the unnerving habit of telling the truth, even when her views do not coincide with those of most Israelis. More...

New Jewish cookbooks can help see you through the cold of winter

LIBRARIANS' ROUNDTABLE

The coldest days of winter are upon us. This is a great time to turn on the oven and cook up something warm and comforting. More...

'Gathering Sparks: The art of Siona Benjamin'

ARTS & CULTURE…
By FRED B. ADELSON For the Voice

Before the Nov. 26 terrorist attack at Nariman House in Mumbai, who knew there were Jews in India? More...

'All work & no play' not for this gang: Every family needs some fun

JERUSALEM JOURNAL
CHARLIE KALECH

I've been working a lot lately. I shouldn't complain, not in the current economic climate, but the late nights, back-toback meetings and constant phone calls can be overwhelming. More...

The rebbitzin's recipes: Pareve foods make the culinary cut

DEBI EPSTEIN

Keeping a kosher home requires the separation of meat and dairy. In addition to keeping foods separate, a person who observes the laws of kashrut also maintains separate dishes, pots, pans, and cutlery. More...

Memories of a little boy, young families, and dreams of long ago

SALLY'S WORLD

His dark blonde hair was always falling into his face. It made me smile whenever I saw him. He was earnest, even intense, at five years old. More...