Hostage for a Torah // Levi Marhabi is languishing in a Yemeni prison because...

In May 2016, a group of dazed but ecstatic Yemenite Jews arrived in Israel after a long trip that was the culmination of over...

Controversy & Converts in Mexico

"Let me ask you a question,” says Yochanan.“Which countries in the world have the largest populations?” “China and India,” I reply. “Correct. So can you explain...

Danger in the Salad Bowl

I turn off Brook Road in Lakewood onto Old Brook Road, where a landmark yellow sign marks the entrance to E. J. Schuster’s Discount...

Broccoli Cheese Quiche with Buttery Crust

Crust 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups flour, plus a bit extra for surface 11 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small cubes ½ cup ice-cold water Filling 1 tablespoon...

Gluten-Free Chocolate-Chunk Cheese Muffins

Muffin Batter ¼ cup (1 stick) butter ¾ cup sugar ½ cup dark brown sugar 4 ounces cream cheese 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sour cream ½ cup...

Mahi Mahi Tacos

Beer-Battered Mahi Mahi Fish ¾ pound mahi mahi, cut into goujonettes (width-wise into thin, narrow 1-inch strips) Salt and pepper, for sprinkling ½ cup flour, plus more...

On the Road // Thankful for the good and the bad

We decided on a Chol Hamoed trip to Niagara Falls weeks before Pesach. In the initial phase of planning, it felt like an exciting...

Washington Insider // National Day of Prayer, Q & A With Rabbi Levi Shemtov

Q: Have you delivered a prayer on National Day of Prayer for any of the previous presidents? A: No. It’s the first time I’ve done...

Master of Chesed // Rabbi Yitz Frank remembers legendary philanthropist Reb Mendy Klein, Z”L

The Cleveland community—and klal Yisrael in general—was left reeling with the news of the unexpected passing of renowned philanthropist and community activist Reb Mendy...

Mother Knows Best // My mother-in-law gives alot of advice

The first time I met my mother-in-law was after my third date. “Are you nervous about meeting my mother?” my not-yet-husband asked me shyly. “Nah—who, me?...