Nevertheless, Abrams and her family, like so many who were displaced and devastated by their losses, are glad to be alive, and a number of them are crafting paths forward in a deeply Jewish way: ...

L.A. bladesmith Nicholas Berkofsky, who lost his home in the Eaton fire, demonstrates the power of hand-forged tools.

And yes, while it's great to laud smokehouses that rank high on lists and earn recognition from Michelin, Reid said the real pleasure is to get everybody in one space to celebrate the craft.