Alone in Ukraine
Despite the war, “lev Yisrael eir” — the heart of Israel is awake in Torah and mitzvos
Raw Tuna
There is nothing better than a thinly sliced piece of sushi-grade tuna with a little sesame oil and soy sauce. Give it a try. You might just love it.
Even When It Hurts
The problem with acting ethically is that you have to do it in real time
Family Table: Apple Biscuit Cobbler
The topping in this recipe is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside in a way a photo cannot capture! Try it yourself!
Family First Inbox: Issue 860
“The conclusions you drew long ago in childhood are now part of the architecture of your brain. They can certainly be dismantled, but only by you”
Baker’s Best
How could it not be good — it’s bursting with scrumptious apple flavor. I would almost call it an apple babka, especially with the crumbs and glaze, and it’s perfect for Rosh Hash ...
When Demonization Became Respectable
The New York Times systematically weaponized its coverage to heap embarrassment on Orthodox institutions and individuals
The Judgment of Rosh Hashanah — Individual or Communal?
The task of Rosh Hashanah is to crown HaKadosh Baruch Hu as King over us. And there is no king without a nation
“I Don’t Like All of My Husband’s ‘House Rules'”
“I’m so torn between my ideals of what marriage and chinuch should be and my practical reality on the ground”
Crispy Garlic Carrot Salad
Having simanim play out in different dishes of your Yom Tov table is always fun, but sweet roasted carrots covered in a garlic-infused oil makes it delicious as well.
The Gift of Sleep
That’s what they told me. That just to lie still, to close your eyes and feign, that alone can refresh you
