Leora Alhadeff

Serve Up Something Different in 5765

Published on September 9, 2004

Food is the centerpiece of every Jewish holiday.

Say Cheese, L.A.

Published on May 20, 2004

"I wanted to capture the fact that we're not your typical city," said Larry Brownstein, and with that inspiration, he began his photo book of Los Angeles. Filled with vivid images, the book captures all things reminiscent of the city's vibe -- colorful people, bold architecture and, of course, its laid-back energy.

Give Your Kid a Hug—a Paper One

Published on May 6, 2004

Open your lunch box. Peek inside. Surprise! Mom scribbled you a note and drew you a little picture showing you she cares.

New UJ ‘Tradition’ Starts

Published on April 29, 2004

Tevye, Tzeitel, Golde and all the other memorable characters of "Fiddler on the Roof" graced the big screen at the University of Judaism (UJ) on Sunday, April 25, but it was the audience who stole the show.

Go Ahead, Lick Your Lips

Published on April 1, 2004

When you clean your house for Pesach, don't forget your drawer full of makeup. Yes, makeup. Your lipstick, lip gloss, foundation and eye shadow may contain wheat and oats that some rabbis say you need to stash away with the rest of your unleavened food products.

Stuff Your Way Through the Week

Published on March 25, 2004

In biblical times, long stalks of barley and lush fields of green garlic signaled that Passover was near. The holiday's food was a reflection of the harvest.

In today's industrialized society, where our foods are imported from around the world, seasons and their unique foods often have become meaningless.

Delivery for Your Brain

Published on March 25, 2004

Need an amazing challah recipe? Want a book on Jewish history for your child's report? How about a film for the next holiday? Well, now you can order in.

Chaos Comes to Town

Published on March 18, 2004

Merhav Mohar never lost a match until a Latvian at the Sheraton Plaza in Israel took away his winning streak.

Reality Doesn’t Bite

Published on March 11, 2004

Even though 20 million people saw Adam Mesh take the walk of shame and ride the lonely bus home on the final episode of the first season of "Average Joe, " post reality show breakup, Mesh seems to be picking up the pieces very well.

Painting Through the Pain

Published on December 25, 2003

When the Nazis forced artist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis into Terezin, she smuggled in art supplies and taught the concentration camp's children to express themselves through art.

Eight Crazy Lights

Published on December 18, 2003

A kosher menorah can be fashioned out of any material, so why not get creative?

Yiddishkayt for Yiddle Ones

Published on December 18, 2003

Hey parents... Uneasy about plopping your toddlers on the sofa to watch a puffy purple dinosaur? Think they need more Jewish culture?

Skip the Socks, Think Sushi Candles

Published on December 11, 2003

What do you get the person who has everything? There is always someone on your list that gives you a hard time, the person who would appreciate something more creative and less generic. The chocolate gift baskets are too businessy and the gift certificate is too impersonal. So what to do? Get the gift that screams Jewish festivity and thoughtfulness; the gift that is kitchy, creative and will surely be a conversation piece at your Chanukah celebration.

Painter With a Camera

Published on October 30, 2003

Robert Sturman said he never felt the need to observe Jewish rituals.

A Minyan of Our Own

Published on September 18, 2003

Sitting behind a crocheted curtain, I desperately tried to peer through the tiny holes to get a glimpse of the action on the men's side.

Finally, I gave up, and pushed the curtain aside, and saw our chazan auctioning off portions of the services.