Peri Wechsler
Relationships Reframed Lessons Learned – Was it my fault that i was the more exciting teacher? By Gila Jacobs When my co-teacher of eight years, Riki Friedman, told me she was leaving teaching for a more lucrative position, I didn’t try to stop her. Over the years, we had shared many conversations about the difficulties […]
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Recipe by Leah Leora Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger Maple-Bourbon Burgers Juicy grilled burgers, glazed with a sweet and savory maple bourbon sauce Yield: 4 burgers Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons oil 1 lb. ground meat 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon black pepper 4 buns lettuce […]
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The music stills, and the moment hangs, rich with expectancy. The crowd holds its breath. One, two, and then—CRAAAAAAAAAAAACK! The glass shatters. The music explodes. And the crowd erupts. In the crush of pounding feet and animated cries of mazel tov, one man moves quietly. He wraps the linen napkin around the shards […]
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Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Friedman, dayan A week after Pesach, before the end of bein hazmanim, my son asked me to restock on oatmeal packets. I asked my friend to come with me to Kosher Town to purchase them. My friend responded, “I heard that Kosher Town stocks up before Pesach and sells it […]
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The decisions that affect the lives of thousands of frum families in New Jersey aren’t made in dramatic floor votes or heated debates. They’re made quietly—in off-to-the-side conversations, hallway meetings, and private phone calls that rarely make it into public view. In the middle of this system sits Shlomo Schorr. The young, energetic […]
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This creamy, yummy, pretty strawberry drink pairs so well with the rich white chocolate sauce. When preparing the shake in advance, it can become separated, but a good stir makes it as good as new. The chocolate sauce works well straight from the fridge. Yield: 3–4 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. frozen strawberries, partially thawed 2 […]
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In Full Bloom: The Spring Dessert Collection Recipe and styling by Chavy Zorger Photography by Megapix Photography Passion Shortbread Bars Passion fruit is known for its sweet and tart flavor, reminiscent of tropical fruits, with refreshing zesty notes of citrus. This tangy custardy filling sits atop a crispy shortbread crust, making for a light […]
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FRACTURED LIVES, HONEST VOICES Following our recent feature Broken Glasses and Fractured Lives, readers from across the community wrote in to share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Their responses reflect the pain, the complexity, and the deep sense of responsibility this issue carries for all of us. It’s in Your Hands I […]
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It’s amazing what you can create with just eggs, sugar, nuts, and coffee. This layered cake may require some extra TLC, but the results are definitely worth the efforts. Recipe by Pessi Piller Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger Yield: approximately 10 servings Ingredients: 8 eggs, separated Pinch salt 1½ […]
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Chinuch plays a pivotal role in our lives throughout the year, but it’s only on Pesach that we’re commanded v’higadeta l’bincha, to tell our children. On this extraordinary night, we’re charged with the mission of imparting our legacy of emunah so our children can feel the steady presence of Hashem’s love and guidance at […]
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