An Eclipse that Changed the World // War and a pair of expeditions
It’s sort of what would happen in an evacuation before a hurricane,” Howard Duvall, a councilman in Columbia, South Carolina, told a reporter from...
A Menahel, a Rebbe and a Jew to Emulate // Rav Aaron Brafman, zt”l
The Torah world was shocked and saddened by the passing of Rav Aaron Mordechai Brafman, the menahel of Yeshiva of Far Rockaway/Derech Ayson, last...
Mommy Brain // The Hijacking of Your Brain by Your Children
The first time I experienced it, I wasn’t even a bona fide mother yet. I was talking to my own mother on my cell...
Jalapeño, Lime, and Ginger Grilled Salmon
What do jalepeño peppers and herring have in common? Until last week, I couldn’t think of a thing.
Herring is traditionally thought of as a...
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks with Garlic-Marinara Dipping Sauce
When you think dairy and fried, you think mozzarella sticks. Want to skip the breading process? Eggroll wrappers give you all the crispiness without...
Tuna Burger Sliders
Most kids love pasta dishes, and most adults enjoy a fish main course, but I wanted to create a main dish that’s both adult...
Let The War Games Begin // The US Isn’t The Only Country Worried About...
The “war room” in the basement of the Pentagon is a misnomer. It is actually a series of electronically isolated rooms that can communicate...
Family Ties, Family Lies // Whatever Became Of The Poor Little Girl From Down...
I was doing research online for a writing assignment, dissecting the pros and cons of various diaper brands, when I noticed a blog entitled...
Going Live With Rabbi Yoel Gold
An English novelist once said that artists use lies to tell the truth. My fascinating guest, Ami columnist Rabbi Yoel Gold, uses truth to...
The Meeting // I Was Desperate For An Appointment With The Elusive CEO
I grew up in Flatbush, in a heavily Syrian community. As a chasidishe family, we were an anomaly among our Sephardic neighbors. Yet despite...
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Challah Frangipane Fruit Tarts
What do you do with that extra challah dough? You can make some extra rolls...or you can make this sensational French brioche fruit tart!1...
