Is it really surprising that Cantor David F. Tilman of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, long known for his lilt of a lyric baritone, once had a tryout at the New York Met? Yet he wasn't performing alongside Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and that other tenor; more like Ron Swoboda, Ed Kranepool and "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry. "I played right...

On Mother's Day, traditionally the family will get up early to prepare Mom's breakfast, which she will eat in bed. Crayoned "I Love You" cards from the kids will be proudly displayed on the refrigerator and, later in the day, Dad may show off his barbecuing skills. But kids love to cook, and here's a perfect opportunity, with a little...