Is Chanukah Becoming Too Commercialized?
I was invited to appear alongside Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Fox News’ show, Spirited Debate, to discuss the commercialization of … Continue Reading
Holiday
Making Your New Year’s Resolution… at Thanksgiving
The time-honored American tradition of Thanksgiving is upon us and among the parades, football, and turkey (or maybe Tofurkey),?it begins … Continue Reading
What Makes Thanksgiving the Happiest Day?
Thanksgiving is upon us. Soon, we’ll be shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, buying more than 50 million turkeys and spending more … Continue Reading
At Your Service: The Heart of Passover
Service to others marks our celebration of freedom from almost the moment the holiday begins.
This Little Light of Mine
I love the holiday season. Whether in the subway, on the streets, or even at airport security, people are gentler … Continue Reading
Hanukkah Not ‘Jewish Christmas,’ Or Is It?
Hanukkah 2014 begins tonight, December 15, at sundown. That date corresponds to the 25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev, … Continue Reading