While Orthodox Jewish male headcoverings are pretty easy to spot, married Orthodox Jewish women’s head coverings range from more to less subtle, depending on the style choice and community the woman comes from. Well-done wigs, hats, and falls might not even be spottable, whereas snoods and turbans stand out from a mile away. The meaning behind the covering […]
Every Chol HaMoed, families start to ask each other “What are you doing for Chol HaMoed?” While some have the tradition to stay in their Sukkah as much as possible, the weather is sometimes prohibitive (whether it’s raining like in New York, or 100 degrees in LA). Others want to get out and enjoy the […]
Every Autumn, we anticipate cozy nights in our temporary homes as the weather starts to grow colder. But due to Covid this year, our need for wearable warmth comes earlier than Sukkos, as many people are doing all their Yomim Noraim davening (and often their only socializing) outside as well. While stiffly structured coats might […]
That honey bear and you go way back, and you’ve been eating granny smith apples since you were a kid, but even if your knowledge goes as far as Clover vs. Orange Blossom, Honey Crisp or Pink Lady vs. Fuji, you might not have tried some of the varieties we’ve found to enliven your Rosh […]
Picture it: you’re watching a popular new show with your husband, but you’re not enjoying yourself because your husband is careful to not look at inappropriate content due to the mitzvah of shmiras anayim (guarding one’s eyes). This is an incredible mitzvah that considers the pain many women feel when their guy looks at other women’s […]
“Narruto” – with this one word, two continents, and three meanings have come together to inspire a Latin American and Asian fast-casual kosher restaurant. “Narruto” has Japanese origins, which can mean a whirlpool, an earthenware cooking vessel, or a famous anime character. Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, Narruto Bowl is the brainchild of Joshua Massin, […]
