The Question and Its Aftermath
And so here we are, an article that starts off with the rare word “and.” But how else should this article have started—with the word “but”? Regardless, as awkward a beginning as this may...
The Secret of Jewish Immortality
As a preface to my remarks this week, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who reached out to us over the past few days with words of support and...
Bibi’s Visit to Washington: A Conversation with Ambassador Danny Ayalon
Yesterday our new President met with Prime Minister Netanyahu. You probably watched the press conference. What was your take?
I didn’t just watch the press conference; I also had the privilege of going to Washington...
Teach NYS in the Trenches, Fighting for Students
For the first time, 600-plus students, parents, teachers and lay leaders traveled to Albany to fight for their yeshivah education. “When I signed up for Teach NYS Mission to Albany, I thought it would...
Rabbi Nissen Mangel at Auschwitz Birkenau
Rabbi Nissen Mangel with Boyaner chassidim at the entrance of the death camp - Auschwitz-Birkenau. The same place he stood 73 years ago as a small child.
Basil Eggplant Pizzas
The mini-pizza reinvented! By cutting out the carb-laden crust, this is a truly low-calorie option. The best part: They are really delicious and filling! The credit for this recipe
goes to my sister Tamar, a registered...
We Call Ourselves Zebras
''Wee call ourselves ‘zebras,’” Yehuda Gelman tells me about the group he has come to regard as family.
Zebras?
Every medical school student is familiar with the saying “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.”...





















