A regular column by Sandy Taradash
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Ground Hog Day! Empty Nester AGAIN!
Sandy Taradash describes the second-time empty nest experience as the grandchildren move away. [Read more…]
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Everything Was A Very Long Time Ago…
Sandy Taradash describes the living tribute to her parents recently dedicated at Camp Newman in California. [Read more…]
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To Kvetch or Not to Kvetch…
Today, writes Sandy Taradash, anything goes! We are witness to authenticity, realism, blatant language and deeds with memorable images that impact our brains forever. But, she concludes, in the name of technology, this is probably considered progress. [Read more…]
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Has Spring Sprung Amongst the Chaos?
Sandy Taradash offers a spring poem. [Read more…]
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I Am the Granddaughter of Ukraine Refugees…
Sandy Taradash reflects on her family’s origins in Ukraine. [Read more…]
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Do Jews Celebrate Valentine’s Day? (Revisited)
Sandy Taradash reflects on Jews and Valentine’s Day in the wake of the COVID pandemic. [Read more…]
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The Power of The Sh’ma
Sandy Taradash reminds us of the power of the Sh’ma prayer. [Read more…]
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‘Tis the Season … A Poem for Thanksgivukkah
Sandy Taradash offers a poem in honor of the intersection of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah this year. [Read more…]
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I Know an Old Woman….
Sandy Taradash’s poem of reflection for the High Holy Days. [Read more…]
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Mixed Feelings in Paradise
Sandy Taradash enjoys an unexpected trip to Hawaii with her daughter and granddaughter. [Read more…]