On the Sunday after 9/11, thousands of New Yorkers went to church, with many joining a line stretching outside the Redeemer Presbyterian services in a Hunter College auditorium.
For most American Jews today, Shavuot is not exactly a big-ticket holiday. Observance lags behind springtime Passover, and it pales in comparison to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the fall 'high holidays.'
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
Today is the 147th day of 2023 and the 69th day of spring.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently found out that my boyfriend has been googling breakup-related questions such as, 'how do you know when it is time to break up?' and 'how do you know if you are happy in your relationship?' He doesn't know that I saw his search history.
Dear Doctors: My wife has been diagnosed with something called Eagle syndrome. Not a lot of medical providers in our area treat this type of illness. Any information you can give about it, including what treatments are available and which specialists we should see, would be helpful.
The Senate, House and governor have reached an agreement to make a historic investment in Oklahoma education. The package provides $500 million directly to the education funding formula. Educators will receive a $3,000-$6,000 raise based on their years of experience, six weeks paid maternity leave, and additional support through other programs.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend wants to get a Brazilian butt lift, better known as a BBL. It seems like everybody is doing it these days. I did some research and saw that it's basically a form of liposuction.
When it comes to saving electricity at home, appliances that involve water or keeping things cold account for nearly 25% of the average household's energy use. Choosing energy-efficient dishwashers and refrigerators is a good way to start, and opting for cold water whenever possible when washing clothes really adds up.
Time was when people calling themselves journalists were in the business of reporting news, not creating it. However, we no longer have political journalism in this country; instead, we have TV. And what TV is about, almost regardless of what it pretends to be about, is celebrity.