Slow-Baked Halibut with Lemon and Peppers
I like preparing fresh fish for Shavuos since it’s healthy and balances out some of the heavier dairy options. Roasting the peppers and lemons...
The Purple of Royalty // A Glimpse into the Wardrobes of...
Arecent report from Israeli archaeologists should be of great interest to all of us. Excavations at Timna, just north of Eilat, have revealed a...
Reshuffling the Deck // Parties make decisions as elections draw...
This past Thursday night, about a month and a half before the election, the political parties standing for election submitted their lists of candidates...
What Would You Have Done Differently // Simchah Regrets and Reflections
It was our first boy after two girls, which changed everything. With a girl, you can make a kiddush at your leisure. With a...
Blackmailing Rockefeller // The Scandal that Helped Israel Become a State
im Braver of Newton, Massachusetts, is researching an idea for a project about espionage and Israel. He wanted to pick my brain. Jim is...
How the “Accidental Sheva Brachos” Came About // We’ve got the...
When Ami received the story of the “Accidental Sheva Brachos” in our inbox, we were intrigued. We wanted to know how a group of...
On the Front Lines // Aryeh Lightstone, on serving under Trump...
rabbi, an entrepreneur, a special envoy, a storyteller, a senior adviser, the director of an investment fund and a chief of staff walk into...
Lazer in Space // Why conspiracy theorists see… Jews!
It takes an impressive degree of repugnancy for a Republican lawmaker to evoke condemnation from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Enter newly elected Representative...
Muesli Parfait with Homemade Granola
The first time I was introduced to a muesli was here in Israel, and I became a fan ever since. Of course, silan became...
Open-Faced Flounder wraps with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa
I can honestly say that on many days I don’t really prepare an actual recipe for dinner. I do try to plan somewhat, but...


















