The Fast Train from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Isn’t Fast and Doesn’t Go to Tel Aviv.
Now, at long last, there is high-speed rail to Israel’s capital — except it doesn’t leave from or arrive in Tel Aviv.
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Despite the ubiquitous nature of danger, we can never let ourselves be intimidated by life’s unanticipated moments and hide in our rooms, writes Michael Olesker. (File photo)
Now, at long last, there is high-speed rail to Israel’s capital — except it doesn’t leave from or arrive in Tel Aviv.
Read MoreHere are some of our top Baltimore-area event picks for October, 2018.
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A 92-year-old Owings Mills resident, Frieda Henig Stern is shown here at Attman's Deli on Lombard Street in August of 2018.
(Photo courtesy of Macon Street Books)
“We lived on the third floor of the deli,” said Frieda, noting that the family for whom the store remains named — also Holocaust survivors — had sponsored the Sterns’ arrival and lived on the second floor.
Read MoreIt’s hard to pin down the ingredients of Arielle Charnas’ secret sauce: Is it her so-called “authenticity?” Her Jewishness? Her glammed-up familiarity? Whatever they are, she’s used them to great success.
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Orthodox Jewish girls performing the kapparot ceremony in Jerusalem, Oct. 10, 2016. (Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images)
Here’s some things we bet you didn’t know about the Day of Atonement.
Read MoreJulia Turshen sat down with food critic Richard Gorelick on Facebook Live on Sept. 13 to talk about the new book, High Holiday recipes, what to do with leftovers and why everyone should own a sheet pan.
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Take the kids to the nearest pick-your-own apple orchard and let them see where apples really come from. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
In the spirit of change, here’s a list of our favorite Rosh Hashanah-y activities that are great to do with young kids.
Read MoreHere are some important Hebrew words and terms you may encounter over the High Holiday season.
Read MoreElul Unbound is a daily form of Elul observance that takes place primarily through digital channels.
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Apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah: So why not provide the honey? (Marco Beltrametti/Wikimedia Commons)
Invited to someone’s house for a Rosh Hashanah meal and looking for an appropriate gift?
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Apples and honey are a perfect fit for New Year's cards if you don't want to use family photos. (Lilach Daniel/Flickr)
Nowadays, people are much more tech savvy and can create really fun cards that reflect and show off who they are and their adorable kids and family.
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