I Hope it’s a Mouse
I think we have a mouse problem in our garage.
Actually, it’s not as much of a problem as it sounds like, because it’s a detached garage.
Some of our long-time...
Chanukah 2024
This year has really been one for the books in terms of “Nes gadol haya sham!” In the aftermath of October 7th, 2023, Gaza is in ruins with nothing...
A Post-Chanukah Primer: How To Clean Oil Stains
Today’s topic is how to clean oil out of things. Never mind why. Let’s get to work.
How to clean oil off the laminated brachos cards your kids made, between...
A Little Levity For Chanukah
Buying a house is serious business. As part of this solemn mission to pick and choose the various important features and benefits that are necessary to one’s quality of...
No One Has Time For This
Once again, the most dreaded night of the school year is upon us—Parent-Teacher Conferences, or PTA for short. Though nothing about it is short.
Yes, your child’s education is important...
You Had To Be There
Every once in a blue moon, I write an article about popular expressions that drive people up the wall. And it’s hard to say what drives us crazy about...
Things Are Looking Up
As we do every year, we once again present the winners of this year’s annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. This is a real ceremony, sort of like the Nobel...
Why Shalom Bayis Is Hard
From time to time, I write an article about shalom bayis issues. Not because I have answers. Far from it. I have only ever been married to one person,...
The Post Yom-Tov Rush
The Tishrei yomim tovim are an inspiring time. For example, many people walk away from them inspired to lose weight. The inspirations might have started off as something better...
Hop On In!
I feel like more than any other, Sukkos is the yom tov of hachnasas orchim. I mean, Pesach we say, “Kol dichfin yeisei v’yeichol,” but we also say things...
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Touro Pharmacy Grads Head For Exciting Careers
Adina Kagan Benedek and Rivka Feigenbaum Kayser both enjoy science and improving people’s lives. Fascinated by the way medication works in the body and...
Getting Back On Track
We spend a lot of time and energy focusing on self-imposed deadlines, especially when it comes to holidays. We put immense pressure on ourselves....
Compliance Checklists
When a homeowner decides that they are ready to sell their home, they usually receive many articles and tips from their broker on how...