A Painful Pill to Swallow
My brother’s Shabbos bavarfen was supposed to be a joyful event. I never expected that it would also involve agonizing pain, a medical scare and a discreet cover-up to hide what was actually going...
The Charleston Lach
Charleston, South Carolina, is a small Southern city renowned for its history, charm and beauty. Tourists flock here to see where the first shot of the Civil War was fired; they enjoy the city’s...
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
2½ cups white whole wheat flour
1¼ cups brown sugar
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
½ cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled...
Massive Mishaps
An interesting email from the White House found its way into my inbox on the Friday before Purim. They were seeking confirmation that I was indeed planning to be taking off two weeks for...
Everyone Is Lying to Congress About the Wiretaps
Yes, Mr. Trump is my president and I always respect the holder of that office. No, I did not and do not support the man. I do not like the man, and I like...
Remembering My Father / A Conversation with Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman
“From time to time the Beis Yisrael of Gur, zt”l, would summon my father in order to speak with him,” begins Rav Grossman. “The Rebbe would discuss various things, and sometimes even consult with...
Couscous and Grape Salad
1½ cups whole wheat Israeli couscous
Pinch salt
Splash olive oil
11/4 cups boiling water
11/4 cups green seedless grapes, some whole and some halved
11/4 cups red seedless grapes, some whole and some halved
11/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoons honey diluted with ¼...
Raw Beet and Apple Salad
I tasted a salad with beets and apples and loved it so much that I started making my own. I added celery and walnuts for added flavor and crunch. I want to inspire people...
From Downfall To Windfall
As a senior executive of French-owned BNP Paribas Bank, one of the largest banks in the world, Jean-Marc Orlando held a position on Wall Street with which few could compete. Living in affluent Scarsdale...
Men are from Mars Women are Not
We like to blame things on “today’s generation” but the difference in shopping styles between men and women has been going on forever. For example, my aunt and uncle, who have been married longer...





















