Yanky (Jacob) Guttman // Nail It Handyman

The kind of entrepreneur that I most admire is one who builds up his business to the point where he does not have to...

How a Low-Level Airman Leaked Deep American Secrets // ...

As a leaker of government material, Jack Teixeira isn’t a very impressive figure. Only 21 years old, he is a lower-ranking airman in the...

Regrets, I’ve Had a Few // Quite a...

Every morning I am faced with a reminder of how clueless I was to judge a fruit by its color. As a bachur in Yeshivas...

Planning A Kosher Party // The Kashrus Pitfalls of...

Parties, parlor meetings, tzedakah events and the like taking place in private homes or backyards is not a new phenomenon. It has been common...

Pesach // Red Wine Roasted Potatoes

Serves 6-8 1 lb. red or Yukon Gold potatoes ½ cup red wine ¼ cup oil ¾ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment...

A Life in Chinuch // Rebbetzin Chana Davis

For Rebbetzin Chana Davis, it was a small decision that changed the course of her life.   “I was born in England,” she begins. “My father,...

Pesach and other Ideals // A visit with...

One of the leading rabbanim and poskim in Bnei Brak is Rav Shmuel Eliezer Stern, who is warmly hosting me on a rather mild...

The Blessing of Peace // A visit with...

One of the leading rebbes of Europe today is the Vizhnitzer Rebbe of London, Rav Dovid Hager, shlita. Based in the Stamford Hill area,...

Rabbi Dovid Fuld // Family Center Associates

An introduction is supposed to encapsulate and provide a brief overview of the subject. In my introductions for this column, I try to do...

Shalom Aleichem and Mah Nishtanah // Seder...

Rosh Chodesh Nisan would seem a propitious time for a kiddush Hashem. And one occurred this year, when a large group of Israeli anti-government...

Passive-Aggressive // The dichotomy that destroys relationships

What surprises me is how much it still surprises me. After all, I know exactly what to expect from her. It actually took me years...

The Struggle Over Judicial Reform in Israel // ...

Ukrainian born Eugene Kontorovich, who serves as Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia, heads the international law department of...

An Off-Key Tweet // There’s a reason the...

“It doesn’t change my entire view on Israel,” Gerald Hetzel, a German tourist, told Israeli media about the attack on him and a companion...

Reb Shloma Efraim Sandel // Grain Brain...

Let’s face it, it can be very difficult to earn enough income to support a growing family. As children become older and celebrate milestones,...

Pesach // Strawberries and Cream Pie

Serves 6 Ingredients 2 boxes Gefen vanilla cookies ¼ cup chilled coconut oil 16 ounces whipped topping 1 package Gefen instant vanilla pudding mix 1 jar Tuscanini strawberry jam, divided Chocolate...

Are China and Russia Teaming Up? // A...

Have you ever wanted to show your friend how much you like him but don’t know what to do to show that? Here’s an...

Pesach // Fluffy Mocha Marble Cookies

Yield: About 2 dozen Cookies: 8 eggs, separated 1 cup + ½ cup granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup oil 1 cup potato starch 2 cups...

Pesach // Chocolate-Tipped Ladyfingers

Yield: About 3 dozen 1 cup frozen oil (see note) 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 cups potato starch 2 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar 10.5 oz. baking chocolate 3...

Life in America in these Troubled Times // ...

The threat of political violence is on many minds these days, especially after former President Donald Trump called for protests against what he said...

Are Palestinians more violent during Ramadan? // Officials...

The Muslim month of Ramadan is a violent time in Israel...or so they say. Who says that? you might ask. The list is extensive. Reports from...