Miriam's Advice Well

Dear Readers, Rather than a question, today I have two answers. (Feel free to insert your own Alex Trebek tribute here.) Times are painfully tough,...

Dear Miriam, Since you've already gone through many Jewish holidays during the pandemic, what advice do you have for people who are preparing to celebrate...

Dear Miriam, It's been a stressful week (and longer). I want to do something celebratory but also COVID safe, and everything I've done recently to...

Dear Miriam, What should I do with my leftover Halloween candy? Signed, Treats for Days Dear Treats, I will give you 20 ideas for those leftover sweets, one for...

Dear Miriam, My pre-election anxiety is making it hard to sleep. This is on top of an already pretty significant baseline of pandemic stress. I'm...

Dear Miriam, I know you've answered a lot of questions over the years about whether Jews should participate in Halloween because of its pagan origins....

Dear Miriam, What will happen if I outlive my non-Jewish spouse? I find great comfort and meaning in Jewish rituals surrounding death. What does one...

Dear Miriam, What is your best advice for hosting guests during this Sukkot? It should be a great holiday for hosting because we're already outside! Signed, Another...

Dear Miriam, During this holiday season, I've tried to bake challah regularly, but I find that no matter what I do, and no matter how...

Dear Miriam, Normally, I would try to teach my kids to be gentle with living things, starting with the idea that we don't step on...