Michaels creates Shabbat tale complete with dragons

by | Nov 29, 2014 | Books

dragons By: Rabbi Rachel Esserman What do the laws of Shabbat and dragons have in common? The answer will be obvious for readers of “Mindel and the Misfit Dragons: A Magical Tale By An Ancient Hand” by Xianna Michaels (Alcabal Press). Michaels, the daughter of Samuel...

Always Thankful this Thanksgiving

by | Nov 18, 2014 | Editorial

historical Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It sometimes comes just a month or so after all the Jewish holidays. They entail umpteen three and four course meals. It takes weeks to recover. But still, I must make Thanksgiving. It’s not just...

Nana’s House – A Poem

by | Nov 14, 2014 | Books

grandmother From time to time I’ll share a poem I’ve written for children, often from the child’s point of view. This one came to me when my oldest grandchild, A, was a little girl. We spent so many magical hours together doing art and exploring my house. I try to...

On Election Day

by | Oct 30, 2014 | Editorial

day Election Day is fast-approaching. This election is what’s commonly known as “the midterms.” It’s been a difficult political season. Dire events are unfolding in the world. Control of Congress may be at stake. It’s important for every adult citizen to become as...