Lifestyle

First Reform Day Camp Planned for Philly

The Turning Points of an Ageless Dance Doyenne

Jewish law is pretty clear on the matter of human remains: If you're a Kohen, you don't go anywhere near the deceased. If you're not a Kohen, then a visit to the cemetery is no problem. But exploring an ancient burial cave filled with skeletal remains -- just for the thrill of it? Not so kosher! Still, I couldn't resist...

Wellness

Swine Flu: On Its Way Out?

By:

Frank Rosci, JE Feature

As the swine-flu reports start to take less time on the news -- with Mexico reporting stability and Americans learning more the value of hand-washing -- this is still not the time to think that we're completely out of the woods. Health officials have gotten the word out about what's involved with this illness: Swine flu is a respiratory disease...

Families

Whatever Happened to Time Spent Alone?

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Mara Sokolsky, JE Feature

For a dying language, Yiddish manages to have quite a pulse on the latest technological terms. If Moteleh and Giteleh -- the Dick and Jane of my childhood Yiddish primers -- were alive today, you could find them at their kompyuter ekran / "computer screen" typing out a blitspost /"e-mail." Or they'd pick up their cell phone, their mobilke ,...

Travel

omance and Adventure? Big News in Little Milton

By:

Greg Thomson, JE Feature

It is nice every once in a while to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and take a moment to sit back and relax with that certain someone. Kick up your heels and enjoy a weekend away in a romantic cabin retreat. Come to Milton, Fla., in the state's northwest section -- close to Pensacola and...

Personal Finance

So Now They Tell Me -- or Whatever Happened to My 401(k)?

Recent stock-market declines have affected virtually every sector of the economy, but the impact on retirement accounts has been the most worrisome for many people. Retirement accounts have lost about $2 trillion over the past two years due to market declines, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. But don't despair! There are steps you can take now to protect your...