To everything —  even your colors —  there is a season

Published on April 4, 2012

Spending five hours discussing your clothing, colors and style preferences may seem like a nightmare to some. But it’s all in a day’s work for Wendy Lehmann, a veteran professional image consultant from England who lends her passion for fashion to remaking your look in Israel. And while Pesach cleaning doesn’t usually mean editing your wardrobe, it’s as good a time as any to eliminate what doesn’t serve you. (Or at least contemplate it.)

A Time to Forgive

By Misha Henckel
Published on September 4, 2010

Old favorites take on fresh roles in fall TV season

By Shoshana Lewin Fischer
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.

The ‘Show’ behind the show

By Shoshana Lewin-Fischer
Published on May 24, 2007

The documentary, "ShowBusiness," captures the behind-the-curtain drama of the 2003-2004 Broadway season, illustrating the ups and downs the public isn't privy to - from blockbusters that shine to "turkeys" that crash and burn.

Affordable winter escapes are but a snowball’s throw away

By Adam Wills
Published on December 14, 2006

Now that the holiday season is upon us, it's time to do a little carving -- and we're not talking brisket.

Faith and Season

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 5, 2006

It is easy to read the headlines and conclude that if religion would just go away, all would be well. But humans are hard-wired for belief.

Sukkot: the beauty of fragility

By Rabbi Daniel Greyber
Published on October 5, 2006

On Sukkot, the time tradition tells us is zman simchateinu, the season of our joy, we dwell in a fragile hut, open to the winds and rain and cold of the world, to remind ourselves that our joy is enriched, is deepened, when we glimpse, if only for a moment, how weak and fragile we are.

Seven-Year Switch

By Rabbi Haim Ovadia
Published on May 18, 2006

The benefits of the seven-year cycle are immeasurable. First, the land recovers the trace minerals it needs without using ammonium-nitrate-based fertilizers, which endangers the aquatic ecosystems. Second, the social structure is corrected every seven years; the differences between the classes are eroded and a sense of unity and togetherness takes over. Lastly, the seventh year provides an opportunity to stop the insane race for provisions, power and glory. It allows people to reconnect to the precious gifts of their family and their inner self.

Clearing the Air About Allergies

By Beth Levine
Published on August 18, 2005

Though no one knows why allergies are skyrocketing, we do know what causes them. Allergies are an immunological "overreaction" to a substance that enters the body through airborne particles such as pollen, skin contact, or ingested foods.

Faith, Fans Keep ‘Everwood’ Climbing

By Keren Engelberg
Published on May 19, 2005

But completing its third season this week is one more show featuring Jewish characters, called "Everwood." The slightly under-the-radar one-hour family drama has a strong teen following and has been making it's own inroads in developing complex Jewish characters.

Yeladim

By Abby Gilad
Published on December 23, 2004

Yeladim

Tom Tugend, Contributing Editor

Published on December 16, 2004

"This project marks the convergence of two traditions, without detracting from the integrity of either one," said Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels of Beth Shir Sholom, the "Progressive Reform" congregation long active in interfaith relations. "In both traditions, trees symbolize new life and hope."

Reality Doesn’t Bite

By Leora Alhadeff
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.

The Other Seder

By E.B. Solomont
Published on February 5, 2004

It may be the season for planting trees, but Yosef Abramowitz is pushing for sundae-making this Tu B'Shevat. In what he calls a "revamped" and "recast" seder in honor of the New Year of Trees, Abramowitz and the staff of BabagaNewz, an educational magazine for Jewish kids, are teaching would-be arborists to plant "seeds of hope" in the form of nuts and candy, using cookie crumbs instead of dirt, and wishes instead of water.

Spiritually devoid? Downright ridiculous?

Mensch Madness

By Carin Davis
Published on March 20, 2003

Representing the West Coast in this year's dance are Cal forward/center Amit Tamir and Stanford University guard/forward Dan Grunfeld.

How the Gonif

By Matthew Wunderlich
Published on November 28, 2002

Based on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". (With apologies to Dr. Seuss)

The Basketball Diaries

By Carin Davis
Published on March 7, 2002

Two standout Jewish hoop stars headlining the Pac-10 basketball tournament? It's all part of March Madness. David Bluthenthal, USC's 22-year-old small forward, and Amit Tamir, UC Berkeley's 22-year-old forward/center, each look to lead their team to the conference title at the March 7-9 tournament at Staples Center.

Seasons of Reinterpretation

Published on April 20, 2000

The world has an odd habit, alert readers have noticed, of exploding in springtime, smack in the middle of the Season of our Liberation. Sometimes these explosions disrupt those carefully laid Passover plans in the most annoying way. At other times, Passover just gains new meaning.