The Frumanista

A frum life is one of consistency and repetition. From the time one wakes up until one goes to sleep, there are numerous prayers, rituals, ...

Sometimes I fail to realize how much r omance is sucked out of our lives in -town.  My Australian cousin sat across the table, his peyo...

Officially, Jews don't pasken from maaselach.  Until we do. We can't help ourselves.  Children are fascinated with any tale. ...

I was born and remained gullible and earnest, a wide-eyed innocent. Tell me something, and chances are I will believe you. It was a lonely ...

"Have you tried _________?" they ask. I always have tried to take care of that which is in my sphere of influence. Diverting ...

And you thought Jewish singles had it tough . 30,000 possibilities at a singles event? Hoo-ee.  Did you do your good deed for the day? ...

I'm serious about sleep. I need it the way an infant does, and I cry if I don't get it, the way an infant does. Every evening, I sl...

"Thank you, really , for thinking of me, but he's just not for me."   "But why don't you want to go out with him ...

The word "friend" seems to have lost its meaning. The title's potency has diminished over the centuries, and getting verbed b...

Giada de Laurentiis, Ina Garten ("The Barefoot Contessa"), and Rachael Ray were cooking together on a talk show. Each of them top...