Having arrived at the restaurant, with a few minutes to spare before my friend joined me for a leisurely lunch, I slid into the red vinyl booth and started to scan the menu. Behind me sat a group of women, and although I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, I couldn’t help…
We asked and you answered our latest travel question, “Where would you go if you were given a roundtrip plane ticket and $25K cash for your dream destination”. While most of us may never have that opportunity land in our laps, we have to admit it’s fun to fantasize about…
Nestled in the picturesque southern region of Poland, Krakow is one of Europe’s most beautiful and friendly cities, where the past and present lace together to reveal an enchanting story of medieval splendor and the resilient people who have called Krakow home for more than 1,000 years. The charming city…
As I sat quietly listening to the moms around me talk about the number of AP classes their kids are taking and their quest to find the right SAT/ACT tutors to ensure their children get into the “right” school, I couldn’t help but reflect on the immense pressure these kids…
Berlin’s Jewish history is a complex mosaic pieced together from the earliest historical records through the horrors of WW2, to today’s continued rebirth of its vibrant Jewish community. The first known historical records of Jewish settlement in Berlin date back to 1295. The early Jewish settlers built their community near…
Berlin is a fascinating, world-class European capital city that sometimes gets overshadowed by its glitzier sister cites: Paris, London, and Rome. However, Berlin is a star city in its own right and should be on your travel bucket list. Berlin offers a combination of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a unique…
Over the past few weeks, I noticed the interactions I had with people in my life were as varied as the situations themselves. From my perspective, I am true to myself and would handle my interactions the same way with any number of people in the same situation. I consider…
In today’s modern fast-paced world, many women find themselves juggling numerous roles and responsibilities often at the expense of their well-being. We find ourselves in a constant cycle of doing endless chores, running from appointment to appointment, and over scheduling our downtime instead of taking time to recharge our physical…
Las Vegas, that glittering city oasis in the middle of the desert, has no shortage of exciting activities for visitors to partake in. While the majority of visitors coming to Las Vegas spend time casino hopping, taking in A-list shows, and hitting up the Strip, many often miss out on…
Our view of the world and how we perceive it, and more aptly how we see and treat each other, stems from our own personal experiences — good, bad, or somewhere in between — and how we have been treated by others. The ability to show compassion, kindness, and empathy…
