Babka Bites

Dough: ¼ cup warm water ½ ounce (2 envelopes) dry yeast ¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided 2½ cups all-purpose flour Dash salt 4 tablespoons margarine, at room temperature...

Early Years // A new book offers a glimpse into the...

Recently published by JEM (Jewish Educational Media), Early Years is a 550-page historical tome documenting the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s life before his arrival in America. Mapping...

Digging Up Her Own History

She grew up in Italy, unaware of what being Jewish actually meant, but from an early age her soul glowed with a deep, inexplicable...

At The Side Of The President

“We were sitting at a dinner with Putin in Russia when he told me that his parents had worked very hard when he was...

A Sanctuary by the Sea // The Exodus Canvey Island, UK

The search for a satellite community near London started two years ago after the burgeoning Stamford Hill kehillah was being priced out of the...

Yukon Gold Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Yes, you can serve mashed potatoes on Yom Tov. Especially when it looks as pretty as this.   8 to 10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 1...

Breaking Free

I woke up from a fitful sleep to the sound of rhythmic breathing in my bedroom. I glanced at my husband Yaakov’s bed. It...

Halachic Tales: A Visit With Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein

There is perhaps no day on the Jewish calendar when it is more important to hone our storytelling skills than on Pesach night, when...

The Ugly Truth

It was a big day for Nefertiti, queen of ancient Egypt. To look her very best, her attendant carefully applied her makeup. And to...