Peri Wechsler
Bikur Cholim: At the Heart of the Community “Did you call Bikur Cholim? I’m sure they can help.” How many times have Lakewood residents uttered or heard those words? How many hearts have found respite in knowing that they have a heart to share their burden with in their most trying moments? How much confusion […]
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“Even with Jewish music going in so many directions simultaneously, we haven’t lost our way. We haven’t lost our hartz” A Musical Interlude with Shea Berko Meir Kass Thousands of chasidim crammed bleachers reaching to the ceiling inside the massive Skver bais medrash as they strained to watch their revered rebbe light the Ner Chanukah. […]
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Recipe by Leah Leora Styling and photography by Chay Berger These quick bread (ready in under an hour) donuts filled with a delicious Oreo cheesecake filling and topped with an icing glaze and crushed Oreos may not make it to the table… Yield: 8–10 servings Ingredients: Dough: 1 cup warm milk (place for around 1 […]
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Sara Kalish Men Sophisticated and sleek, this men’s watch adds style to any look. https://www.fossil.com/en-us/products/his-and-her-fenmore-midsize-multifunction-stainless-steel-watch-gift-set/BQ2469SET.html With this variety pack, he can always switch up his cufflinks game. This tool kit is sure to delight the little boy in your man. https://www.amazon.com/WALLGRIFF-Gifts-Men-Multifonction professional/dp/B0B343F6F5/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?crid=23UY79B1XHE8K&keywords=mens+gifts&qid=1667760494&sprefix=mens+gifts%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-14-spons&psc=1 This Lucite shtender is just the upgrade you are looking for. A gift […]
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Very rarely do I say that the store-bought version its better. But in this case, I tried the recipe with homemade pizza dough and store-bought frozen dough, and I have to admit the store-bought one is better. Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients: 1 store-bought pizza dough 1 cup finely shredded cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 […]
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Pills, Policy, and Powerless Plebeians A drug shortage sickens the nation Elisheva Braun A syringeful of pink liquid combats infections. A smear of cream makes rashes disappear. A little red tablet cures aches of all kinds. Medicine is part of the backdrop of our lives. Modern health care is streamlined so medicine is often prescribed, […]
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Opinion: Yes, the Election Was Stolen Was the 2020 presidential election stolen, as former President Trump insists it was? While there may not be much in the way of evidence that votes were changed at the ballot box, there is more than enough proof that Democrats and media companies colluded to hoist Joe Biden—one of […]
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Does My Child Need Therapy? The Whens, Whys, and Hows of Pediatric OT Libby Kasten Does my baby have to crawl on all fours? As she relaxed on the couch in her in-laws’ house on a lazy Shabbos afternoon, Chani’s gaze repeatedly fell on her niece, who was born the same week as her 11-month-old […]
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The secret ingredient in this broccoli soup is the chickpeas. Their taste is not noticeable—trust me, the kids won’t know they’re in there—but they thicken the soup really well. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon oil 2 12-oz. bags riced broccoli 2 frozen garlic cubes 1 14-oz. can chickpeas 2 teaspoons onion […]
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Israel Hunts for Jerusalem Bombing Terrorists Israeli security officials are still searching for the suspects responsible for the bombings of two Jerusalem bus stops last Wednesday which killed two Jews. Outside security experts say the sophistication exhibited by those responsible in planning the bombings suggests that the incidents were state-sponsored terror, with Iran being at […]
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