Leftovers made yummy
Leftover chicken can be used for more than matzah ball soup. (photo from flickr / Edsel Little) There is a tradition of having chicken for the seder meal, as well as for dinners on other Pesach evenings. Here are some…
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A Passover chuckle …
Fashion with a long history
“Consecration of Aaron and His Sons,” an illustration from the 1890 Holman Bible, 1890. Aaron’s high priest attire is elaborately described in the Hebrew Bible. (photo from Wikipedia) Fashion in the Bible? What does that mean? The biblical text actually…
Happy Purim 5783 / 2023!
Polenta fries & dipping sauces
My new BFF, the Air Fryer, has been working a shocking amount of overtime lately. So much so that I’m expecting a call from the Air Fryer’s union any moment, complaining about my employment practices. Harvey and I often use…
Lights shine united at RJDS
On Dec. 12, Richmond Jewish Day School hosted Cornerstone Christian Academy, Richmond Christian School and Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy. (photo from RJDS) For the second year in a row, Richmond Jewish Day School hosted a holiday celebration at the school to…
Measure of a community
Several hundred people came to the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza to participate in the annual lighting of the Silber Family Agam Menorah. (photo by Lior Noyman Productions) In some places in the world, the sun shines on Hanukkah. It’s warm…
Celebrating together
CJPAC and CIJA Dreidels and Drinks reception Dec. 19. (photo by Rhonda Dent Photography) British Columbia’s Jewish community welcomed elected officials, community partners and volunteer leaders to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater…
Oasis in the Caucasus
Flame Towers, in the capital city Baku, reflect the forward-looking economy and the ancient Zoroastrian roots of the Azerbaijani people. (photo by Pat Johnson) It is a Muslim-majority country where Jews proudly draw visitors’ attention to the fact that their…
Invest the time to prepare
One of the ways to prepare a child for a vacation is to start small. For example, take them to a local aquarium or other nearby attraction to get them used to the idea of touring. (photo from Dawn M.…
