Peri Wechsler

Candied Honey Pastrami in Phyllo Cups

By Peri Wechsler / September 11, 2025 / 0 Comments

Bite-size, sweet, and delicious, this is another great recipe to start the sweet new year with.   Yield: 15 phyllo cups   Ingredients: ½ teaspoon oil ½ onion, chopped ½ cup honey ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 lb. deli pastrami, diced   Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a […]

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Lakewood Schools Grapple with Tuition Crisis

By Peri Wechsler / September 11, 2025 / 0 Comments

By Isaac Shadpour As Lakewood’s children file into classrooms for the start of a new school year, many schools are already facing a crisis of survival. Behind the cheerful sounds of learning lies a sobering reality: Tuition collection is collapsing at unprecedented levels, leaving even long-established mosdos unable to cover payroll or basic expenses. For […]

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Healthy Protein Pancakes

By Peri Wechsler / September 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

Recipe by Glicky Eizikovits Styling and photography by Chay Berger Kickstart your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast that’s packed with about 35 grams of protein, plenty omega-3s, and wholesome ingredients! This recipe is a fantastic way to fuel up and feel energized and focused throughout the morning. Yield: 8–9 small pancakes   Ingredients: […]

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Creative Capital: Unlocking Finance Strategies

By Peri Wechsler / September 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

Rivka Resnick   High-Yield Savings Accounts: Putting Your Money to Work Most people keep their savings in a regular bank account. It feels safe, familiar, and convenient. But here’s the problem: Most traditional savings accounts at local banks pay almost nothing in interest. Your money just sits there, losing value as prices rise. With a […]

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Setting the Stage for Success

By Peri Wechsler / September 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

By Malka Majer   Helping Our Children Grow from Preschool to Seminary It’s that time of year again. Children are trading their baseball caps and pool towels for backpacks and pencil cases, and parents are getting ready to return to a steady routine of homework and school buses. For some children, the new school year […]

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Power Bowl Quinoa Salad

By Peri Wechsler / August 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

I recently went out to eat with some friends, and we tried this amazing quinoa salad that I just had to recreate. It’s everything the name implies: a real energy booster of a salad.   Yield: 4–6 servings   Ingredients: Salad: 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1 sweet potato, cubed and roasted […]

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Not Products, But Souls

By Peri Wechsler / August 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

By Rabbi S. Binyomin Ginsberg   A father once sat across from a principal and proudly described his business and how he manages success. Every item that was manufactured was inspected. If a product came out flawed, it was rejected. If a worker didn’t follow protocol, he was replaced. “That’s how you keep standards high,” […]

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What if One Size Doesn’t Fit All?

By Peri Wechsler / August 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

This op-ed column provides a platform for readers to share unique perspectives on the issues that matter most. It’s a space for thoughtful commentary from people like you, who bring unique insights and experiences to the conversation. Each article represents one personal window into a complex world.   It happens earlier than you think. You’re […]

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Adventures Within Reach: The Complete Family Staycation Guide

By Peri Wechsler / August 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

By Shulamis Rena Lieff   Transform your home into an exciting vacation destination with thoughtful planning and creative activities. A well-executed staycation provides all the joy and family bonding of a getaway while keeping you close to home.     Creating your daily schedule Start each staycation day by posting a detailed schedule where everyone […]

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Ask The Dayan: Real-Life Halachah Cases

By Peri Wechsler / August 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

By Bais Mishpat of Lakewood Rav Ariel Ovadia, Dayan   Q: My next-door neighbor has a couple of large dead trees in his backyard, which is adjacent to mine. One of them already fell in a storm and damaged the fence between our properties (the fence itself is mine). It’s only a matter of time […]

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