The Gates of Gaza is a story of the love that parents have for their son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters. It is also a story of unspeakable evil, as well as a story of unimaginable courage, strength and resilience. This, in other words, is a story of October 7, 2023 in Israel. Amir Tibon was a […]
Month: February 2025
Jerusalem: A Cookbook
As a collector of cookbooks I was thrilled when a good friend gifted me a copy of Jerusalem: A cookbook, by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. This is not your usual stereotypical Ashkenazi Jewish cookbook. Far from it. This is the winner of James Beard award for International Cookbooks. But just because it won an […]
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel is my favorite book to read with my daughters, ages 1.5 and 4, during Hanukkah. It’s a classic that I loved as a child, and it’s become a special holiday tradition in our home. The story is the perfect mix of folklore, humor, and spookiness. It always […]