I was so upset that I didn’t even drink water, then a stranger’s voice saved me

I was so upset that I didn't even drink water, then a stranger's voice saved me

One of the worst aspects of my episodes was the shame of being in bed for days and getting nothing (Photo: Dorothy Herson) I was halfway through reading a copy of Elvia Wilkes Oval, a novel about a fictional feminist dystopia, when an all too familiar wave of depression hit me. Attempting to decipher the … Read more

As Americans drink less alcohol, demand for kosher remains strong

As Americans drink less alcohol, demand for kosher remains strong

OXNARD, Calif. ( JTA ) — On Friday night, in Jewish homes around the world, a familiar ritual emerged: the blessing of wine, poured into a cup and passed around the table. This ritual, multiplied during Passover, may help explain why kosher wine has held steady even as the broader wine industry struggles. Alcohol consumption … Read more

As Americans drink less alcohol, demand for kosher remains strong – The Jewish Telegraphic Agency

As Americans drink less alcohol, demand for kosher remains strong - The Jewish Telegraphic Agency

OXNARD, Calif. – On Friday night, in Jewish homes around the world, a familiar ritual emerged: the blessing of wine, poured into a cup and passed around the table. This ritual, multiplied during Passover, may help explain why kosher wine has held steady even as the broader wine industry struggles. Alcohol consumption is declining in … Read more