• Yom Kippur Break-Fast: Delight in Bagels to End the Holy Fast!

    Yom Kippur Break-Fast: Delight in Bagels to End the Holy Fast!

      After the fast ends at sundown on Yom Kippur in many households, the meal of choice comes from the appetizing counter, with smoked fish, cream cheese and bagels. This year those bagels might be homemade if you participate in a class given by the bagel experts Reva Castillenti and Sam Silverman on Saturday at…

  • What to Know About Yom Kippur, the Jewish Holy Holiday, on Sunday, September 24, 2023

    What to Know About Yom Kippur, the Jewish Holy Holiday, on Sunday, September 24, 2023

    Now that Rosh Hashanah has passed, the next Jewish holy holiday is Yom Kippur.   Here’s a glance at all things related to the holiday: What is Yom Kippur?  Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance (teshuvah) that…

  • Government Shutdown: Essential Information to Stay Updated

    Government Shutdown: Essential Information to Stay Updated

      Federal lawmakers have just two weeks to fund a new budget — or agree to push the deadline. Right now, neither seems likely, meaning the government could shut down. A group of U.S. House Republicans has agreed on a short-term funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown at the end of the month.…