Chapter 8: In Control
“I want to help you, Mendy,” I said. “But this isn’t the best place for this conversation”
Follow the Money? Not So Fast
Who will win the fundraising race, and will it be a determining factor for the outcome in November?
Indigenous
The myth of two different peoples, both indigenous to the land, long competing for the same piece of territory, is just that: a myth
Crunchy Ranch Chicken
Ranch dip with a sweet, nutty crunch. Flavor can’t get more straightforward in terms of crowd-pleasing than this
Apple Cake with Cinnamon Topping
When I created this recipe, my criteria were to use just a few eggs, not separate eggs, not make it overly sweet, and most crucially, the texture should be good
For Want of a Nail
We have another word for contingencies, or luck, if you will: Hashgachah
Leaving the Competition
I have no guests this year. I’ve been invited to share the Sedorim with my children at their home
His Pleas Still Echo
For the Beis Yisroel, it didn’t matter if you were a scholar, a cab driver, or a child who knew nothing of Shabbos
Living in the Dark
Why would anyone keep their home so gloomy when free sunlight was readily available?
Overwhelm
How to cope with the Pre-Pesach chaos
Dear Mom and Step-Dad and Daddy and Step-Mommy
During a simchah, which is typically such an exciting time, there’s often an underlying feeling of tension
