Monthly Archives: March 2015

by Amanda Satsky The 8-day festival of Passover is swiftly approaching, and by now you’re probably well versed in the traditions. As you’re rounding up and removing every last Chametz crumb from your home, you might also be wondering how you’ll make the highly symbolic matzah bread the star of the show this year. Here’s

March 26, 2015
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by Nadine Paull   Passover. A holiday that, for so many of us, means large meals with family and the end of sandwiches as we know them for what feels like ages. Past experiences with this breadless holiday have taught me some valuable lessons in navigating the traditions.   Always sit next to your favorite

March 26, 2015
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by Nadine Paull   National Doctor’s Day provides one nationally recognized day of the year to show our appreciation for our doctors. Here are 5 facts you may not already know about this special day, and this lifesaving profession!   1. National Doctor’s Day is always celebrated on March 30th, commemorating the very first use

March 23, 2015
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by Nadine Paull   Relationships offer the best of so many worlds: exhilaration, excitement, hard work, and familiarity. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining healthy, balanced relationships, is making time for quality time — and knowing how to spend that time effectively! Whether you’re a fan of the classics or up for

March 20, 2015
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by Rachel Cohen   L’chaim. A phrase recognized by Jews all around the world. From the front of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah card, to the end of a best man’s speech at a wedding, L’chaim, or “to life” is an expression used for celebrations. In Judaism, the number 18 symbolizes life or Chai, and

March 16, 2015
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by Sierra Weiss   A few weeks ago, I decided to be screened using JScreen’s easy to use, at-home saliva test. In the interest of ensuring the healthiest life possible for my future children, I’m taking the plunge and digging deeper into my genetic makeup. JScreen’s comprehensive screening will help me discover whether or not

March 9, 2015
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