By Stephanie Lewis Now that I’m engaged, it’s difficult making Jewish, compatible, couple friends. Jeff, my fiancé disagrees — because he’s never tried! ...

By Alanna Maya Last February, the San Diego Jewish International Film Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary, bringing thousands of people together across San ...

Ratatouille Stew From The Step-By-Step Instant Pot Cookbook by Jeffrey Eisner, Pressure Luck Cooking. Vegetarians, rejoice! Ratatouille is a rustic vegetable dish so ...

By Howard Blas, JNS.org During tough times, the world relies on people and organizations committed to doing good. In fact, that’s true even ...

By Barbara Birenbaum Three cheers, four stars and high fives are going out to the San Diego chapter of the Friends of the ...

By Deborah Vietor Judith Gottesman’s father, Rabbi Aaron Gottesman served as her inspiration. He performed many weddings she attended, providing much pre-marital and ...

By Rabbi-Cantor Cheri Weiss What do you think of when you hear the word “Holy?” Do you think of God or a power ...

By Stephanie D. Lewis Ever have an unbearable “friend” you didn’t choose, but because your families were thrown together, you had to just ...

By Deborah Fineblum, JNS.org Jordan Gelfeld has connections. As a docent at the Illinois Holocaust, his grandfather, Mark Gelfeld, was able to get ...

When you have to choose between feeding your family or buying furniture, what do you do? Imagine a single mother with three young ...