Historically, Chanukah is known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration of the victory of Judah and the Maccabees over Syria’s King Antiochus IV, and the rededication of the desecrated Temple. But as far as I’m concerned, Chanukah should also be recognized as the official holiday of massage therapists. Please allow me to explain.

What better opportunity could there be to nurture our children and teach them to care for others, to be respectful and generous and empathetic, than to take a holiday that's already about miracles and giving, and to invite our kids to find their own way to share? [read on...]

Gift bags, cellophane, tissue paper and sweets are starting to fill Jewish homes everywhere…it’s beginning to look a lot like Purim! Discover why Purim is the true holiday of giving and unlock the secret behind great homemade hamentaschen with chef Naomi Ross. [read on...]

If you’d like to spend the chagim reflecting and celebrating, rather than taking Tums and saying, “I ate too much,” take a look at these tips from integrative nutritionist and health counselor Monica Shah (idealbalanceinc.com). You can enjoy the holidays more (yes, even the food) when you choose to fill yourself with things that truly nourish you, body and soul. [read on...]