Dirshu No Longer an Organization, but a Movement of Klal Yisrael

On a seemingly ordinary night in February, the city of Newark was transformed into the host of a magnificent celebration of Torah accomplishment: the World Siyum of Dirshu. Over 25,000 men, women and children from...

Man on A Mission // A conversation with Dr. Clarel Antoine, who is determined...

I had vaguely heard about Dr. Clarel Antoine. Wasn’t he the doctor to whom many heimishe women went for high-risk pregnancies? But I had no idea how popular and respected he was by people...

How China’s Jews Have Been Affected by the Coronavirus

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus that has claimed the lives of over 300 people in China, and infected over 18,000 people, mainly in China, but also in other parts of Asia and...

Booking for the Boss // Could I hide our expensive mistake?

Although my job description entails accounting and bookkeeping in the fiscal department of a furniture company, I am frequently approached by my boss to do some of his personal secretarial tasks. Over the years...

Saving Jews // My grandparents’ sacrifices during and after the war

My grandmother, Chaya Adler, a”h, passed away a year ago, on 20 Teves 5779. Her death left a void that was bigger than the usual gaping hole that is left after one’s last living...

Planting Strong Roots

After we published Rebbetzin Leah Kolodetsky’s plea to ease the amount of homework our girls are being assigned, we were deluged with letters. It’s obvious that the tremendous pressure being felt by many of...

Kosher Investing?

Are your investments glatt kosher? A new financial product is offering a way for investors to ensure that when they make money in the stock market, they’re doing it with the strictest view of...

Arrested in Ukraine // A tragic accident puts a chasan in grave jeopardy

I picked up the phone on Motzaei Shabbos and received news no parent ever wants to hear, “Your son was arrested and is in prison.” Not just any prison, but a wretched Ukrainian prison...

Ami Exclusive: Jared’s Blueprint // Reshaping a Region, Redefining a Presidency

Jared C. Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is a man of a few words and even fewer tweets. He rarely grants interviews and has surrounded himself with a team...

No Jew Will be Left Behind

Life works in mysterious ways. As this week marks 70 years since the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Menachem Mendel Schneerson, zt”l, took over the mantle of leadership after the passing of his father-in-law, Rav Yosef...