Circumstantial Evidence // I know that a Person is Innocent until Proven Guilty, but...

The bell rang just as I put my baby down for a nap. I straightened my snood and went to the door. My sister Toby was standing there with another girl. “Hi!” she said...

A Tale of Forgiveness // I didn’t want my daughter to follow in my...

I’ve always had a special place in my heart for my oldest daughter, Chava’le, named after my beloved grandmother. She was always a wonderful child, and she still is. At the age of 18...

Unseen & Unheard // The reason many women fall through the cracks of...

Back in the summer of 1994, my mother went to the doctor complaining of pain in her joints. Her hands were so stiff when she woke up that they would crack audibly when she...

Shuey’s Bar Mitzvah // Would attending it seem like tacit approval?

“Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried, 8th Day...” Shuey ticked the names of the entertainers off his fingers, eyes shining with glee. “And that’s only for starters. There’s gonna be a bubble machine, a magic...

Heroism in the Darkest of Times // A film about the Klausenberger...

How would you begin a film about the life of the Klausenberger Rebbe, zt”l, who lost his wife and 11 children in the Holocaust yet went on to rebuild the dynasty of Sanz chasidus...

The Tip of the Zuckerberg // Does “ex” Mark the Spot for Facebook’s CEO?

Every now and again a rumor pops up as to the potential presidential aspirations of Facebook’s 33 year-old CEO, whose net worth is estimated at around $60 billion. While it’s too early to know...

Who is Watching Your Baby?

Friday, July 14, 2017 It was 30 minutes before Shabbos when baby Naomi woke up from her nap. “After a busy day, the scene was finally perfect. The Shabbos table was set and gorgeous. My husband...

Chewy Chip Cookies with Two-Tone Chocolate Chunks

Despite increasingly sophisticated palates, one thing that still excites people is a good chocolate chip cookie. Surprisingly, I’ve had countless requests for these cookies even for high-end affairs. The recipe has become so popular...

Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Strawberry Salsa and Passion Fruit Wine Sauce

I love pairing fruit with savory dishes. When I discovered Morad Winery’s delicious fruit wines, I knew I had to incorporate one into a dish! I decided to use Arctic char, a species of...

Mocktail Sangria

1¾ cups plain seltzer ¾ cup apple juice concentrate 3 cups grape juice 2 lemons, sliced 2 limes, sliced ½ cup sliced strawberries 1 orange, sliced 1 Gala apple, sliced In a separate bowl, pitcher, or measuring cup, combine apple juice concentrate...