By Dr. Anne Andrew Anxiety and stress in teens is an epidemic, and has been well-documented. A 2014 survey revealed that 83% of teens reported school-related stress. Now with COVID-19, increases in gun-violence and racial tensions, the numbers are likely to be even higher. Are there some things that teachers can do to play a…
By Martina Merashi What is an Ethical Will? In Jewish tradition, ethical wills included end-of-life planning items like burial preferences, last wishes, debts or obligations to be paid, and instructions for family members on carrying out religious traditions. For centuries, these tzava’ot documents have been the way Jewish seniors pass on their wisdom to loved…
This homemade nutella rugelach uses a traditional recipe but with nutella in place of jam or chocolate chips. The perfect sweet treat for Hanukkah. Recipe by Brittany Mullins from Eating Bird Food Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 3 large…
Pizza is not exactly a Middle Eastern staple, but when you’re used to cooking with Middle Eastern ingredients and spices, it’s easy enough to create a little fusion. While this pizza may look like the Italian flag, it’s flavors and ingredients are firmly rooted in the Middle Eastern kitchen. Pita bread or naan makes an…
A nourishing and delicious, with a wonderful earthy sweetness that comes from melding shredded kale with earthy winter vegetables. Recipe courtesy Holly with Spend With Pennies Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced 2 beets quartered salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup pomegranate arils ½ cup pecans toasted 4…
Photo: David Biespiel in 2019, in his office at the former home of the Attic Institute, a writing center he founded. Amy Wang | The Oregonian/OregonLive By Amy Wang | The Oregonian/OregonLive As a child, David Biespiel knew who he was: a Jewish boy growing up in Meyerland, Houston’s Jewish enclave. One day, he’d be…
Hillsboro Hops officials said Wednesday they’ve received an invitation to continue the thriving franchise’s relationship, in a higher league, with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Hops are set to become the Diamondbacks Single-A Advanced affiliate, meaning they’ll play 132 regular-season games, including 66 at Ron Tonkin Field. The Hops were previously a short-season Single-A team that…
When your favorite pancake becomes a cup, magical things happen. Recipe by Joanna Saltz for Delish Latke Cups Ingredients: 1 box potato pancake mix, plus ingredients needed on package 1 large potato, shredded and squeezed dry Cooking spray Applesauce and sour cream, for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl,…
Photo: The Israeli team gets to work in Italy. Courtesy Sharon Yaniv-Sheba Medical Center By Ben Horodenker A team of 21 experienced medical staff from Sheba Medical Center flew on a 10-day mission to northern Italy on Dec. 1 to help the local hospitals fight a serious second wave COVID crisis. The delegation was led…
Photo: An Israeli teen rummages through a garbage bin in Jerusalem on Sept. 2, 2020. Courtesy Flash90/Nati Shohat A new report presented on Dec. 9 to Israel President Reuven Rivlin, detailed a worrying increase in the depth of poverty, financial hardship, and food insecurity among Israeli households amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Alternative…
