Living and Learning – The American Israelite Newspaper

A new variant of gratitude

Long ago, a neighbor wanted to see something that was tucked away in the corner […]

Sue is my walking partner and dear friend. Spending so much time walking and talking, […]

There is a desk in my basement with three drawers. It was my childhood desk, […]

Judith Viorst turned 94 in February and published her latest book two months later. Its […]

My granddaughter’s bat mitzvah was this past weekend and she was fabulous in lots of […]

Usually when I travel — be it inside the United States or out — I […]

I am very grateful to own a lovely home. And I am very grateful to […]

It has come to my attention that September 25th is National Daughters Day. My take […]

“The Life of Chuck” won the Viewers’ Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival last […]

I’ve had two recent episodes of seeing the past, present, and future me all at […]