Q&A with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki // On the...

Every White House press secretary, at least the six I’ve had the pleasure of working with, has left their mark on the position in...

Secular Crusade // A respected reporter goes after religion

Though she’d blanch at the word, veteran Supreme Court observer Linda Greenhouse is on a crusade. Against religion. In dozens of High Court-related articles over decades,...

Eighty Years Since Babi Yar // My, how times have changed

Wanton murder of Jews was a prominent and hideous feature of Ukrainian history from time immemorial. Within relatively recent centuries, there were the 1881...

Sacrificing Body and Soul // Although his body is ravaged by...

The Kalever shul building, which is located in the middle of the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, has undoubtedly seen better days. Water stains mark...

International World’s Fair in Dubai // Expo 2020 opens with...

This week, Dubai opened a massive six-month exhibition of culture and technology from around the world. And for the first time in an Arab...

International World’s Fair in Dubai // Expo 2020 opens with friendliness...

his week, Dubai opened a massive six-month exhibition of culture and technology from around the world. And for the first time in an Arab...

Nachi Gordon’s Meaningful Minute // How He Created an Inspiration Engine

It was 11:00 p.m. in Madison Square Garden, the world’s most famous arena. In the locker room, standing alongside reporters and clamoring family members,...

A Mother’s Dilemma // Being Honest With Our Children

Dear Ami Magazine: I have a dilemma involving chinuch, and I was wondering if you could present it to the public or deal with it...

The Humble Roots of Levi’s Jeans // How Levi Strauss built...

Levi Strauss, the man behind the world-renowned jeans empire, was a 25-year-old bachelor from an observant family in Europe when he arrived in San...

Why Am I the Only One Paying with Cash? //...

I’m fourth in line at the pizza shop. The woman at the front of the line swipes her Chase Freedom. The man behind her...

Marshmallow Surprise Cookies

I have no idea where my family picked up this recipe, but it is one of those oldies but goodies. A dense, almost brownie-like...

Why were my hands tingling? // A medical mystery

I never thought I’d say, “Thank you, Hashem, for making my hands tingle.” Now, I say it with real joy. “Thank you, because the...

Taking the FBI to Task after Twenty Years // They knew...

Twenty years after the crime, the first few cracks are appearing in the classified cover-up of Saudi involvement in the 9/11 attacks. I predict...

Biases, Biases Everywhere // No news is fair news

Picturing Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny forced to sit before a screen to watch state propaganda, as he recently recounted to The New York...

Between the Glorıous Past Magnificent Present // A memorable visit with...

Kiryas Tosh, with its quaint streets and neat homes, is nestled in Boisbriand, Quebec, 20 miles north of Montreal. After its establishment by the...

Slow Cooked Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love a crockpot dinner? Especially when it tastes this good! For some reason, pulled chicken doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves. Not...

By the Rivers Of Babylon // Lipa Schmeltzer and Ami’s...

It’s a little after 1:00 a.m. and I’m in Baghdad, riding in the car from the airport to my hotel. Sitting to my left...

Lighthouse in theValley // Migdal HaEmek’s Rebbetzin Esther Grossman shares...

The yeshivah administrators gasped as they took in the sight of the elaborate metal decoration. What had once been their old yeshivah gate was...

Real Deal // A visit with Rabbi Eli Mansour to...

The Ohel Yaacob Synagogue in Deal, New Jersey, where my esteemed and gracious host, Rabbi Eli Mansour, serves as the rav, is probably the...

Whole Roasted Chicken and Root Veggies and Herbs

One pan dinner winner coming in first place for delicious and balanced flavor, this champion of a chicken recipe also includes veggies and potatoes....