Independence Day in Israel, April 16 this year, means the usual parties, fireworks, traffic jams and community festivals, but more than anything else … the heralding of “barbecue season!” If you think you know what a barbecue is, think again! Here in Israel, it’s not the beloved BBQ I knew from back home in New…
Just when we thought we had mastered almost all the fancy terms a fine restaurant’s menu could throw at us, we come across yet another: charcuterie. Charcuterie is the hot new trend, from artisan butcher shops to the menus of the hippest hole-in-the- wall eateries. Young, tattooed chefs everywhere are coming up with curious menu…
For the past 14 years, Debbi Bodie has devoted her life to the comfort of our community’s eldest residents. She serves as chief development officer at Cedar Sinai Park, a nonprofit organization that provides residential care in an environment that respects Jewish values. Cedar Sinai Park maintains four affordable housing apart- ment buildings in downtown…
The solo performance phenomenon – in which an artist is both creator and performer – rides on the back of storytelling. Great solo performance is a combination of meaningful content, skillful use of space, and charismatic, dynamic storytelling. Unlike TV, radio or writing, solo performance is face to face, eye to eye and heart to…
Dear Helen: I come from a large family with three uncles and lots of cousins. Every b’nai mitzvah is a chance for someone to show off how rich they are with a bigger and bigger party. I want mine to be small, and I want to ask people to donate some of the money they…
Two interesting events took place the first week of March as I wrote this article. They were hardly noticed internationally, but they offer a compelling view of Israel’s modern-day reality. Negotiations to form a new governing coalition dominated the headlines in Israel. But two other events should be remembered: two Israeli films were finalists at…
Since the establishment of the State of Israel, four new holidays have been added to the Jewish calendar – Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) and Yom Yerushalayim ( Jerusalem Day). Three national days – Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut – fall within one week. This…
With the shorter days and rainy weather, it can be tough to motivate yourself to exercise. Many aren’t aware, there are, however, more benefits of exercise. What “hidden” benefits of exercise have been proven? IMPROVES MOOD AND SLEEP Exercise has been shown to have very positive effects on mood, stress and the health of your…
Many families head to the slopes for winter fun. Learning the rules of the mountain and how to ski or snowboard properly can enhance both fun and safety. One Portland family has found a long-term partner in that quest for family fun. Joyce Bernheim, John Ashworth and their children, Alexandra and Paul, have all taken…
