When Nazis Targeted Los Angeles
Jewish activists in Los Angeles in the 1930s ran a spy ring that helped break up plans of the Hitler regime and local Nazi sympathizers to carry out violent attacks on the West Coast,...
The Struggle for Sanctity
The news coming out of England these days is ominous. Unless certain topics that are unacceptable to frum parents are taught in Jewish schools and yeshivos, the government will shut them down, forcing British...
Cheesy Vegetable Roll-Ups
These are like mini lasagna roll-ups, but prettier and carb-free! They’re a great way to add a lighter option to a melaveh malkah or dairy dinner for those who want to watch their calorie...
Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon
Crush the pecans by placing them in a Ziploc bag and pounding. You can also pulse in your food processor, but don’t crush too finely as you want to have some bigger chunks.
4 (1½-inch...
Toasted Almond ’n Pecan Chip Biscotti
“Warning: These are dangerous to keep in the freezer! They are just oh-so-good. I kept running to grab another one. Crunchy, nutty, and chock-full of flavor, this will be a new one to add...
Coming Full Circle // My father’s health crisis served as a reminder
It was only four days before Pesach when my phone rang. My father was calling to let me know that he and my mother wouldn’t be joining us for Pesach. He was having some...
Syria vs. Iran // Russia‘s waning relationship with Tehran
In one of my recent Spyview columns, I revealed that a major change in the Middle East had taken place: Russia had secretly turned on its old ally, Iran, and had given Israel the...
Daring to Dream
Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz revolutionized the English-speaking Jewish world by opening the world of Torah learning for them. But how were the seeds of that revolution planted and nurtured?
In this fascinating excerpt from an upcoming...
Skeletons in the closet // Most people have a secret, mine could be accessed...
The vibration of the phone caught my attention. I stealthily removed it from my pocket and held it under the shtender to see who was calling. Trying to hide my excitement, I stood up...
Marriage Matters: My Wife Is Unbearable
As a little boy, my client Mendy was very attached to his father. Smart, rich and powerful, he had a commanding presence at home, at work and in shul. To Mendy, he could do...





















