Peri Wechsler
This healthy salmon recipe with purple cabbage, avocadoes, and cauliflower rice makes a filling chametz-free meal. Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients: Salmon: 1.5 lb. salmon, skinned and cut into 1” cubes 2½ tablespoons oil, divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper or red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt […]
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“If you help them, you are helping me!” So declaresRav Gamliel Rabinowitz regarding the chashuve families who are helped by Kupas Zichron Moshe. What is this kupah that has the full support of Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz? Who are the recipients he so worries and cares for? Hidden diamonds They are R’ Gamliel’s personal friends and […]
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Biden Missed the Boat President Joe Biden unveiled last week his proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, and if you don’t pay close attention to the details, you might think it’s at least somewhat responsible and prudent. But it is not. The first assumption advanced by the president’s budget is that the treasury needs more […]
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Changing the Story for Couples Sarah Massry One of 10,000: the story of one Bonei Olam baby Sori Engel shares: After several years in shidduchim, I was looking forward to joining the ranks of my married friends who were raising families in Lakewood. I eagerly anticipated the next stage of life—building my own family. But […]
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Recipe, styling, and photography by Mirel Freylich A refreshing, fruity change Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Salad: 3 chicken cutlets 10 pineapple rings ¼ cup teriyaki sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons oil 8 oz. lettuce Wedge of purple onion, sliced Dressing: 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons sugar ½ freshly squeezed lemon 1 teaspoon soy […]
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A Conversation with Rabbi Menachem Savitz Y. Strauss Gaining access to a gadol hador is not a simple matter, but having a personal relationship with a gadol is a true rarity. One needs foresight to discern who Klal Yisrael will accept as their manhig. Siyata d’Shmaya as well as a fair amount of courage are […]
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From Class Clown to Entertainer of Thousands A. Weiss I meet Yoel Ferber in the Voice’s office at the end of a long day teaching, but for him, he’s just getting started. He’s come to record for the Loop as their mascot—the one and only Sir Conference. Ari Berkowitz, publisher of the Voice, pokes his […]
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Purim, Inc. The Start-Ups and Staples That Characterize Lakewood’s Purim Scene Elisheva Braun Music pulsates through the streets. Costumed kids race around, squealing with delight. Ribboned packages are delivered at doors; generous checks are signed. There’s a lot of preparation and work invested in the joy-filled Yom Tov. Local industry leaders share what goes on […]
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Although my kids love making hamantaschen more trendy using fancy chocolate fillings and funky sprinkles, I always insist on making a few that would make my grandmother proud. If this isn’t a traditional food, what is? Yield: approximately 35 hamantaschen Ingredients: 4½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs 2 sticks margarine, softened 1 […]
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The People Who Power Lakewood’s Landmark Tzedakah Elisheva Braun Snow was falling and the ground was frozen. The car’s tiny clock read 2 a.m. as Mrs. Shanik stepped out of her van to distribute reading material for families to enjoy. A high school girl crossed the street, murmuring into the cell phone tucked against her […]
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