Wires, Liars and Spy-ers

I was thinking of writing a brief history of electronic espionage involving Jews in Israel and the United States, but I was a bit daunted by the work it would require. I would have...

How a Cadaver Gave Me “Life”

We opened the door to the dimly lit room. The strong stench of chemicals greeted me as it filled my nostrils. “Ugh!” I said involuntarily as I quickly slipped on my lab coat and...

There’s More than Meets the Brief

You know what’s back? You are. Tours of the White House, which had at one point come to an end during the Obama years as part of a money-saving sequester, and were closed again...

Ultra-Light Tiramisu

I had been dreaming of creating a lower calorie version of Tiramisu for a while. So take a moment to enjoy...and maybe can you keep it at only one serving? Coffee Mixture: 2 tablespoons coffee 1 tablespoon...

Donut Muffins

This recipe makes a huge triple batch, enough for a party or the entire week of Chanukah. You don’t have to bake all the muffins at once either. The batter will stay fresh in...

Between The President and The Press / A one-on-one with former White House Press...

There’s an old adage: “Big stories can happen in small places.” Ari Fleischer’s story actually happened in a big place, as press secretary for President George W. Bush, but he is sharing that story...

Protector of the Sick

"And now enters ‘Sar Hachesed (the Minister of Charity),” the toastmaster announced at a sheva brachos I recently attended in Jerusalem. I craned my neck to see who the distinguished dignitary was. In entered a...

Cleaning up My Act

I have finally discovered the secret to keeping a clean house, and that is to keep your children and husband from entering it. It works like a charm, but they’ve been banging on the...

Old MacDonald

Blessed with three boys in close succession, you can imagine that our home is not a quiet place. Baruch Hashem, my wife and I enjoy the background cacophony. Our neighbors, on the other hand,...

Lunchbreak with David (Duddy) Shagalov

BACKGROUND: David (Duddy) Shagalov is the founder of Liger Electronics, the umbrella name for his online based company focusing on reselling and manufacturing their own brands. From a short stint in China as a...