A Kodak Moment: The image was not as “self”-centered as it seemed

The COVID-19 pandemic caused tremendous upheaval for the entire Far Rockaway Jewish community. Among the virus’ victims were the community’s shuls, which were locked...

In His Father’s Footsteps: Donald J. Trump Jr. reflects on what it’s like to...

What's In a Name? In his book Triggered, Donald J. Trump Jr. reveals the following fascinating anecdote about having the same name as his father: “When...

The Governor Said No

"Did you see the recording of the briefing the other day?” Agudah’s Chief of Staff Avrohom Weinstock, Esq. asked me in reference to New...

Finding The Magic: We thought it was epilepsy…

When we first adopted Zeesy at birth, there was no way to know that anything was wrong. She was a happy, normal, adorable baby...

A Taste of Summer: Brighten things up with the season’s freshest fruit and savor...

The exciting thing about summer (besides for the finally-here-to-stay warm weather) is the incredible assortment of fruits and vegetables that are suddenly popping up...

Summers with Chaim Dovid: The memories of that summer are different from our memories...

The scene would repeat itself almost every Friday throughout that summer. I would cook for Shabbos in the kitchen of my bungalow, while my...

Getting Up and Running: Bibi’s government faces startup challenge

It took more than 500 days for Israel’s new government to form; now everyone is hoping it won’t take just as long to get...

The Scarf: An unexpected change in plans throws a woman for a curve 

Moshe walks through the front door seven minutes early. Rivka knows it is 10:08 without looking at the clock. She knows because she is just...

A Bride’s Burden: A widow reflects on her life

I just celebrated my 80th birthday, surrounded by my children, grandchildren, and quite a few great-grandchildren. By nature, I’m not a very sentimental person. I...

Mum’s The Word: I could have spared my family the anguish, but It...

I’ve always had a very close relationship with my brother Shlomo, who is eight years older than I am. He and his wife, Brachie,...