Shoshana Lewin Fischer

Honey cake, down on the farm

Published on September 26, 2008

Danny's Farm is unlike other farms: It employs adults and teens with physical and/or developmental disabilities, but is designed for children with or without disabilities.

Women plot revenge against a sexist ‘70s boss in ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ (what a way to make a livin’)

Published on September 10, 2008

"It seems that in a musical you would get to know people less -- I actually think you get to know them more" -- Patricia Resnick, writer of "9 to 5"

Old favorites take on fresh roles in fall TV season

Published on September 3, 2008

After a summer filled with Olympics, political conventions and bizarre reality shows ("I Survived a Japanese Game Show" anyone?) TV viewers are aching for something different.

Back to school, Yiddish for kids

Published on August 27, 2008

Do your grandparents ever talk in Yiddish when they don't want you to know what's going on?

Let the games begin!

Published on July 23, 2008

The games bring together athletes from more than 200 countries to compete for national glory and gold, silver and bronze medals -- in a variety of sports (no, shopping is not one of them -- I checked).

Happy Birthday, USA! Sweet dreams with the Shema

Published on June 26, 2008

We celebrate the 232nd birthday of the United States of America on July 4. Between noshing on barbecue and watching fireworks, test how well you know early American history. Circle the right answer for the following questions but read carefully -- some might be a bit tricky.

With this ketubah, I thee wed

Published on June 17, 2008

While civil ceremonies abound up and down the California coast, those seeking a Jewish ceremony -- complete with ketubah (the Jewish marriage contract) -- have a few extra stops to make on the road to matrimony.

‘Chorus Line’ composer’s music still has a kick

Published on June 12, 2008

The characters reveal their stories through a mixture of singing and dancing -- with some pantomime thrown in. Hamlisch said that from the beginning the creators felt that certain stories were best told through song, others through dance.

Pilar Millhollen puts it all on the ‘Line’

Published on June 12, 2008

"When I was 14, I saw the first national tour of 'Crazy For You,' she said. "I saw that show and that's what made me want to be a dancer. It was the most wonderful thing I've every seen."

Do you ‘mommy’ your hubby?

Published on June 4, 2008

The greatest gift of all—and Bunnies!

Published on May 29, 2008

Get ready to sing . . . Hatikvah!

Published on April 24, 2008

In 1886, Naphtali Herz Imber, an English poet originally from Bohemia, wrote the words to Israel's national anthem, "Hatikvah." Samuel Cohen, an immigrant from Moldavia, wrote the melody