In anticipation of Chanukah, the wafting scents of freshly baked flavor filled sufganiyot began weeks ago. And now, this fun filled Holyday is finally here. For eight days we're celebrating with sparkling lights and deep fried Chanukah treats as we commemorate the miracles that we were blessed with so many years ago and we give thanks for the miracles we experience today in our own lives. ...

My favorite section of Friday's edition of the Jerusalem Post is within the middle pages of the "Magazine". It's the first article I read as I sit to relax after a busy week. The Home section allows us a glimpse of private homes throughout the country. I enjoy seeing the  detailed pictures and reading the  descriptive articles  about the various styles and desi...

A few weeks ago I was invited by Shoshana Rubli of The Jerusalem Soap Company to her studio in Ramat Beit Shemesh for her fun, creative and interactive Build-A-Bar Workshop. Shoshana taught us the art of making artisan soaps while we mixed, poured and sculpted our very own bars. Handmade in the Holy land, Shoshana lovingly handcrafts all her products using her unique recipes and fragrance blen...

This article originally appeared in "Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller" It's that special time of year. That wonderful season when we hear the clinging and clanking all around us as we begin building our succahs.  This ranks up there as one of my absolutely favorite holydays, when our whole family gets involved especially our children -  welcoming family, friends and let&...

This article originally appeared in" Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller". Most years, the summer vacation ends , the kids go back to school, and there's barely a chance to catch our breath before it's time to start the Rosh Hashana preparations. This year, there's plenty of time to get an early jump on planning our creative festive menus and the always flattering table d&ea...