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Columns December 31, 2008  RSS feed
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.
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'Gathering Sparks: The art of Siona Benjamin'
ARTS & CULTURE…
      Before the Nov. 26 terrorist attack at Nariman House in Mumbai, who knew there were Jews in India? For those who didn't, Mumbai has been home to a historically significant Jewish community called Bene Israel ("sons of Israel"), whose origin may date back to the days of King Solomon.
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'All work & no play' not for this gang: Every family needs some fun
JERUSALEM JOURNAL
      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. My oldest sons have also taken on a lot since school began a few months ago.
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The rebbitzin's recipes: Pareve foods make the culinary cut
      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. There is a third category of foods known as "pareve.
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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. Fortunately, a wide selection of new and classic Jewish cookbooks provides plenty of new recipes to entice you into the kitchen.
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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. Donald, the little boy who lived next door to us in our first house, wound his way around my heart from the moment I met him.
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