Black N’ White Spiral Cheesecake
This isn’t only a delicious cake—it’s also very beautiful, and it’s probably the most ordered item in Bagels N Greens’ platters collection, certainly on their Shavuos menu. Because what could be better than cheesecake...
Fishy Business
I do it every week. I stand at the fish counter and grumble about the rising prices, but then inevitably drop a bundle that is virtually worth its weight in gold into my shopping...
When Pity is Poison
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what went wrong, because so much went wrong so fast. It seemed that one minute our son was excelling in school, laughing and joking at home, and the next...
Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie
Depending on what I have in my fridge, I’ll add other veggies, like diced mushrooms, to my chicken filling. I am also a huge fan of canned potatoes for this recipe. It helps cut...
Forearmed is Forewarned
“Mommy, make me a ticket to come home right now! Yes, I know it’s been only two days but I want to go home. This is a huge mistake. I have to get out...
First Flight from Baghdad
Even before Israel declared independence in 1948, life for the Jews in the Arab countries was not one of peaceful coexistence or relative comfort. Jews were routinely humiliated in public and treated as second-class...
When Holocaust “NEWS” Isn’t News At All
There’s a reason that news is called “news”—it’s information that is supposed to be new. Somebody should tell that to the editors at The Independent, the British newspaper that last week breathlessly announced a...
Igniting Souls with Emunah // Exclusive Interview With Rabbi Lazer Brody
It doesn’t take long for anyone who meets Rabbi Lazer Brody, the noted author, inspirational speaker and spiritual guide, to appreciate the secret behind his success. In addition to being a rabbi, he is...
Mango–Coconut Sorbet
Mango Sorbet
4 to 5 mangos, peeled and flesh removed
1½ cups confectioner’s sugar
1 lemon, freshly squeezed
Coconut Sorbet
2 cans classic (not lite) Roland coconut milk
2 cups confectioner’s sugar
Combine mangos with a few drops of warm...
Doctor, Doctor, I Feel Sick…
If it can happen to someone like him, it can happen to anyone.
When Dr. Jerome Groopman’s right wrist became swollen and inflamed, his doctor was baffled as to the cause. Test followed test with...





















