Dear Readers,

Have you ever experienced a challenging situation and found yourself saying, “G‑d! Please can You hug me? Show me that you love and care for me!”

This week’s haftarah can classify as G‑d’s hug and perhaps we should bookmark it to read whenever we need that extra assurance.

Haftarot are portions from the books of prophecy, read after the Torah portion. This week’s haftorah...

To keep cut-up lettuce fresh in your fridge, put it in a sealed plastic bag with a sheet of paper towel to absorb excess water.

Friendship is like a book. It takes a few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.