From Neo-Nazism to Israel // The mesmerizing life journey of Yonatan Lutz Langer
The renowned German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, once said, “Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.”
Bold people, however, are hard to come...
Hezbollah’s Hardly Broke // The terror group has no money worries, thanks to the...
Sanctions have not stopped Hezbollah at all. The DEA has strong evidence that the group has only gotten richer from drug sales, but no agency inside the DC Beltway wants to admit how wrong...
Give and Take
Last year, Beverley Benia-Herzig traveled to Poland for a tour of Jewish heritage sites and came home inspired. Learning about the communities that had been destroyed and the lives that had been stolen had...
Berry Banana Smoothie
This smoothie is so easy to make—no peeling or chopping required—and super refreshing. For additional pizazz serve topped with granola.
1 ripe banana, cut into chunks
2 cups fresh or frozen berries, such as blueberries, strawberries...
Brown Butter Espresso Bean CookieTart
A cookie tart is one of my favorite desserts. It’s basically one gigantic cookie, but a much more thick and gooey one. Another favorite of mine: browned butter. Browned butter takes just minutes to...
Up Against the Establishment // Candidate for Surrogate’s Court Judge Elena Baron is determined...
When the idea to interview current Civil Court Judge Elena Baron was first proposed, I must admit that I was unaware of the important role Surrogate’s Court judges play in people’s lives. I was...
Focaccia with Rosemary and Olives
Thin is in, and by thin we mean a homemade thin-crust everything dough. Quick and easy to make using six ingredients you may already have on hand, all you have to do is roll...
Culling the Curriculum // Exploring the state’s next steps with Attorney Avi Schick
Q: Please bring us up to speed on the state’s reaction to the decision of the court to nullify the new curriculum requirements.
A: The good news is that the deadline for the New York...
To Say Goodbye // The girl at the elevator reminded me of someone…
I saw the young girl as I entered the elevator, and I was struck by how sad she looked. Even in the hospital, where one sees so many pain-filled faces, the haunted look on...
The Turkey Experience // The Legacy of Shabtai Tzvi
Growing up, I had always heard of Shabtai Tzvi as a controversial yet undeniable part of Jewish history. Having once been a Torah scholar, he later proclaimed himself to be Moshiach and created his...





















