By Ethel Hofman, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer If you’re looking for quick Passover recipes grounded in tradition but updated with a twist, try any of my favorites below. They all include fruity highlights and are sure to please friends and family. Apricot Cherry Charoset 1 cup dried apricots,

Purim is behind us. Passover lies ahead. And between them are several Shabboses, twice as many kiddushes and who knows how many other opportunities to raise a glass and say l’chayim. And to seriously overdo things. In reality, abuse doesn’t need an excuse. And the problem doesn’t stop at alcohol.

Bernard S. Apfel, age 89 of Trotwood, passed away on Jan. 24. He is survived by his sons Phillip and Raymond, his granddaughter Shannon, and grandson Jarid. He was preceded in death by his daughter Joannie (2002) and his wife Ida (2007). A World War II veteran, Mr. Apfel moved

Cincinnati Jewish retirement community’s elder abuse shelter service expands to Montgomery County One of only six centers of its kind in United States By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Six years ago, the first elder abuse shelter in the country opened at the Riverdale Hebrew Home in Bronx, N.Y.

  By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer Scott Segalewitz estimates that 80 percent of participants at the Dayton Jewish Committee on Scouting Annual Scout Shabbat aren’t Jewish. And that’s a good thing. One of the main goals of Scout Shabbat — which was held this year on Saturday, Feb.

By Ethel G. Hofman, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Think Purim, and what comes to mind? Shalach manot baskets. But with so many folks watching their diets, consider dishes other than the ubiquitous sweet cakes and cookies. I’m planning a selection of cool fruit soups. To deliver, I’ll pour

Ritualizing our values By Candace R. Kwiatek, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer Jewish Family Identity Forum A mound of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters spilled out onto the kitchen table from boxes, pockets, and purses. Every year back as far as I can remember, my family took some time

Look for The Adventures of Bark Mitzvah Boy each month in The Observer and at this site.

By Marshall Weiss, The Dayton Jewish Observer In January, the Jewish Federation announced the recipients of its first Innovation Grants funding cycle, which will provide $26,295 in financial support for six new Jewish community programs to be offered this year. The aim of the grants is to encourage innovative Jewish

By Mark Mietkiewicz, Special To The Dayton Jewish Observer A person is obligated to drink on Purim until one no longer knows the difference between “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordechai (Talmud, Megillah 7b).” “If all drinking does is make you sick or do stupid things, then it goes