Peri Wechsler
“Sisu v’simchu b’simchas haTorah…”The words whirl around you, whispering promises of the simchah a life of Torah brings. You sing along, giving expression to your belief that Torah brings the ultimate simchah. But you wonder, How? How does Torah bring a life of simchah? How does it happen? How can I tap into that higher, […]
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Meir Kass Taking the bird’s-eye view, we see the hiccups that felt like earthquakes, the earthquakes we wrote off as hiccups. We feel the desperation of yesterday and its ramifications on today. We find the faith in the present, the hope for tomorrow. As the fate of 5784 is sealed, we take a final glance […]
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This soft, juicy, sweet, and flavorful minute steak roast is the perfect addition to your Yom Tov table. Yield: 6–8 servings Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. minute steak roast 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (optional) 1½ […]
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Old-Time Ideals, New-Age Enhancements As the food market shifts dramatically, the old is renewed and KCL steps up to the plate Elisheva Braun Facilitating the highest level of kashrus for Lakewood’s discerning consumers has been KCL’s mission for over 30 years. Today, the hechsher brings updates and upgrades to accommodate its rapidly expanding consumer base. […]
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A simanim-themed sushi salad is the perfect way to start off the seudah. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups rice, cooked ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup vinegar 1 teaspoon oil 3 salmon fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste Crispy fried onions Spicy mayo 2–3 shredded carrots 2 vacuum packed or cooked beets, diced […]
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Opinion: How Trump Became a Sympathetic Figure Few recent stories have captured the imagination in the world of politics quite like the relentless pursuit of former president Donald Trump by his political adversaries. From the tumultuous 2016 election to his turbulent term in office, and even well beyond his departure from the White House, the […]
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The Curriculum Conundrum Can we educate our children without sacrificing their chinuch? M. Brejt Twenty lines in the science textbook have been Wited-Out since they state that the world is billions of years old. A novel is set in the Holocaust years but the protagonists are not frum. A history curriculum focuses on the greatness […]
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With Majesty and Meticulousness A Tribute to Rav Aharon Moshe Schechter Zt”l, Rosh Yeshivas Rabbi Chaim Berlin Y. Strauss Writing a tribute for a gadol b’Yisrael is always a challenge. Trying to grasp his greatness, his unique style of avodas Hashem and leadership, and the way in which he inspired others and then attempting to […]
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About a year ago, a friend of mine introduced me to the benefits of drinking kefir, a milk-based drink that is loaded with probiotics and is very good for your digestive system. It’s really satisfying blended into a fruit shake. Top this kefir-infused shake with some granola in the morning, and you’re good to go. […]
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Stopping at Nothing Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shimon (Joel) Rosenshein advocates for Klal Yisrael’s children Elisheva Braun A few years ago, a Russian family called me. Their seventh-grade daughter, Sara*, was being kicked out of her school, and there was no room for negotiation. Mr. Roth*, its director, is the grandson of my dear friend who […]
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