Denise Berger

Literary Look at the ‘Jewish Experience’

Published on June 5, 2003

To what extent do we (and would we) internalize the essence of the Torah?

Solace in SoCal

Published on February 27, 2003

It may seem an auspicious time to bring Israeli artists over to America, as Israel has been in a virtual state of war since the beginning of the second intifada, and America is on the brink of war as well; but in a way, the timing could not have been better to discover what role museums play amid chaos.

Beyond Miracles and Maccabees

Published on November 21, 2002

My mother was surprised when I said I was reviewing Chanukah books for kids. "Is there a lot out there?" she asked.

Reading Into the Holidays

Published on August 29, 2002

A few years ago, Aish HaTorah Rabbi Yaacov Deyo (of SpeedDating fame) presented me with a book before Rosh Hashana. With this simple, gracious gesture he changed forever the way I relate to what can be the most daunting time on the Jewish calendar.