Black Hats, Babies and Bathwater // A language list offers silliness and sagacity

Major mirth greeted Stanford University’s Information Technology department’s list of words and terms to be shunned by the university’s publications and website.  Amplifying the amusement...

SET-AND-FORGET DINNER RECIPES // Beer Barbecue Meatballs

Serves 3-4   Sauce: ¼ cup fish-free Worcestershire sauce 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 (12-oz.) bottle beer 2 tablespoons honey Meatballs: 1½ lbs. ground beef ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon...

SET-AND-FORGET DINNER RECIPES // Asian Beef Stew

Serves 4-6   2 lb. pepper steak strips 1 (16-oz.) bag frozen mixed pepper strips (or 1 red pepper and 1 green pepper, cut into strips) 1 (15-oz.) can...

Fully Loaded Stuffed Peppers

Serves 6   5 cans tuna in water, drained 2 tablespoons avocado-oil mayonnaise (optional) 1 tablespoon mustard (I like spicy brown or Dijon) 1 tablespoon pickle juice, from a...

Through a Social Worker’s Lens // Shiffy Lichtenstein describes the impact of...

On a bright Sunday morning, Shiffy Lichtenstein joined a circle of women sitting with journals on their laps. Shiffy, a licensed social worker, opened...

Are Our Mezuzos Kosher? // A New Debate Highlights an Old...

The act of purchasing mezuzos or tefillin (“sta”m”) can sometimes seem time consuming and confusing. However, as a recent controversy demonstrates, it is an...

”Trump Is Guilty!”  // The January 6 Committee’s Conclusion

The question about every piece of sound and fury that comes out of Washington, DC, is whether it signifies anything. The recent closing statements...

Meilech Weber  // OJBA

One would think that someone who runs one of the most well-known Jewish trade shows would be the type of person who seeks the...

Mike’s Maligned Menorah  // Mr. Pence is a consummate mentch

Nothing could better capture the hatefully unhinged state of much of the electorate these days than the sneering reactions of some to former vice...

The Musical Genius of Dudi Kalish // Exclusive Interview

Dudi Kalish, 44, who lives with his family in Bnei Brak, is a highly gifted singer, composer, conductor and producer of original music. It...