Up Close with Adina Black

‘‘I was around 12. In sixth grade.” I’ve just asked Adina Black when and how her journey to Judaism had begun. Seated across from me...

Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

Mmmm. The smell and taste of this dish is intoxicating—and you don’t need to order it in from your local upscale cafe and then...

Root Vegetable Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This is a vibrant salad filled with texture and fresh flavors—perfect for a Shavuos day meal. 8 ounces mixed greens 2 multicolored carrots, peeled and shaved 2...

A Jewish Neshamah Is Revealed in the Darkest of Places //...

This past Thursday, Ami Magazine’s office was visited by a woman who had an incredible to share. Her effort to teach her children Torah...

Torah In the Work Place?

While some opportunities for learning have taken the more traditional form of a shiur during the day or even before it begins, a handful...

The Goat Lady // Miraculous milk with the power to heal?

Mrs. Reifer, a middle-aged woman from Manchester, England, was temporarily residing in New York while being treated for cancer. Being away from family is...

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Tart with Roasted Rhubarb

I love a big, rich cheesecake as much as anyone, but sometimes you need something a little lighter. This cheesecake tart is perfect: a...

The Political Turmoil in Israel // An on-the-spot report from the attempts to create...

Would an Israeli government be formed? Could Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convince Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman to join a coalition and give up...

Lindh the Sociopath // The “American Taliban” Walks out of Prison

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, US operatives took into custody John Walker Lindh, an American citizen who had fought side-by-side...

Shunned // It was painful to always be excluded

I was in high spirits as I followed my husband into the upscale restaurant. It was his birthday, and we were planning on celebrating...