In May 2016, a group of dazed but ecstatic Yemenite Jews arrived in Israel after a long trip that was the culmination of over two years of planning. Among their possessions was a very...

"Let me ask you a question,” says Yochanan.“Which countries in the world have the largest populations?” “China and India,” I reply. “Correct. So can you explain why China and India, with a combined population of almost...

I turn off Brook Road in Lakewood onto Old Brook Road, where a landmark yellow sign marks the entrance to E. J. Schuster’s Discount Office Furniture & Poultry Farm. I’ve driven down Brook Road...

Crust 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups flour, plus a bit extra for surface 11 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small cubes ½ cup ice-cold water Filling 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 8 ounces B’gan Frozen...

Muffin Batter ¼ cup (1 stick) butter ¾ cup sugar ½ cup dark brown sugar 4 ounces cream cheese 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sour cream ½ cup half-and-half (or whole milk if unavailable) ½ cup oat flour 1 cup brown...

Beer-Battered Mahi Mahi Fish ¾ pound mahi mahi, cut into goujonettes (width-wise into thin, narrow 1-inch strips) Salt and pepper, for sprinkling ½ cup flour, plus more for dredging 1 egg ½ cup beer (we used grapefruit flavor) ¼ teaspoon...

We decided on a Chol Hamoed trip to Niagara Falls weeks before Pesach. In the initial phase of planning, it felt like an exciting adventure. I started to feel the first whisper of worry...

Q: Have you delivered a prayer on National Day of Prayer for any of the previous presidents? A: No. It’s the first time I’ve done it. I’ve participated under every president since I came to...

The Cleveland community—and klal Yisrael in general—was left reeling with the news of the unexpected passing of renowned philanthropist and community activist Reb Mendy Klein, z”l, who suffered a fatal heart attack on Lag...

The first time I met my mother-in-law was after my third date. “Are you nervous about meeting my mother?” my not-yet-husband asked me shyly. “Nah—who, me? Why would I be? Totally not.” I laughed nervously, trying...