Britain’s Dark Cover-up // What’s going on at Finsbury Park Mosque? Part One

There have been several gruesome attacks by Islamic extremists in Britain during recent months: knife stabbings, ramming people on a bridge, and lowest of all, a bomb attack on teenagers and children attending a...

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 yellow onions, chopped 2 large butternut squash (5 pounds), peeled and diced 3 Macintosh apples, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of cinnamon...

My Take // A Balloon Does Not Replace A Bubby

I know it sounds pathetic, but I secretly dread the month of June. I’m not referring to the unscheduled lazy days on the horizon. (No more homework! Yay!) I’m talking about all the festivities...

Fragrant Jasmine Rice with Toasted Cashews and Almonds

When I make this rice, my kids ask me if I popped popcorn. The nutty smell of jasmine, along with the toasted nuts, gives off a very delicious aroma. Along with its flavor, I...

Sleepaway Camp // Strategies For Healthy Eating

As a nutritionist, one of the most frequent questions I get from both mothers and teenagers is how best to prepare for a healthy summer at sleepaway camp. Summer camp poses a unique challenge...

Gluten Free Apple Kugel

This apple kugel is very light and fluffy. I like to sprinkle ground walnuts on top to add crunch and flavor. 4 pounds apples (about 12), peeled, cored, and halved Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling 6 large eggs Pinch...

From Scared To Social // Helping The Socially Anxious Child Acclimate To His New...

With summer camp and its ensuing social adjustments on the horizon, many children as well as their parents are bracing themselves for the changes ahead. While even the most well-adjusted child might experience some...

A Living Man Pronounced Dead // A Unilateral Decision Roils A Brooklyn Family

An Orthodox family in Brooklyn is facing a legal and bureaucratic nightmare after New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center pronounced their husband and father dead without even consulting with the family. Yechezkel Nakar, 68, was given...

Qatar. Don’t be fooled; Qatar Plays Both Sides Again And Again

It is easy to understand the emir of Qatar’s politics: He always stands with both feet planted firmly in mid-air, one on either side of the fence. The emir rules a nation whose principal...

Good for Good

Shaya and Libby Engel, both teachers, had flown from Los Angeles to the East Coast for the 2017 Torah Umesorah convention in the Poconos. Upon arriving, they had rented a car at the Budget...