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A Tishah B’Av Anthology Shani Pruzansky How many tears can one day hold? How much suffering can one nation bear? How much darkness can one exile bring? On this one day a year, When we immerse ourselves in the overwhelming pain of galus, Let us say, Enough. We’ve shed oceans of tears, We’ve borne centuries […]
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Mojito Watermelon Salad A light, refreshing, and full-flavored summer snack Yield: 4–6 servings Recipe by Leah Leora Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger Ingredients: ½ of a small watermelon 2½ tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon lime zest 1½ tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 1½ tablespoons rum (optional) […]
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Elky Handler I recently found myself on the phone with the automated representative of a health-care provider. I learned that for quality and training purposes my call may be randomly monitored or recorded. I listened to a list of options which had recently changed. I chose Option 1 for English. Then Option 3 to […]
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By Reuvain Borchardt US Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) visited Agudath Israel’s Lakewood office to learn about Agudah’s Zahav program, which provides support and resources to seniors, and Yahalom, which assists families of children with special needs. While organizations often invite legislators to their offices, this was a rare case of the […]
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This week: Acadia National Park, Maine Yael Dorfman If Tennessee isn’t on your radar this summer—too quirky, too fast-paced, too hot, too deep South, or maybe you’ve been there already!—try planning a trip in the opposite direction. New England is another trip that’s been on the upswing in frum-travel popularity for entirely different […]
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By Chana Steiner Prep by Shaindy Sturman Styling and photography by Chay Berger Protein, carb, vegetables—sometimes it can be hard to get all those components into a well-balanced meal. These recipes incorporate everything you need for a nourishing brunch, lunch, or light supper, all in one bowl. Think of the ingredient list as […]
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Road trips promise freedom, friendship, and adventure. But what happens when bachurim are left to navigate on their own? Binyamin Goldman The hum of the rented minivan was the only sound on the long stretch of I-81, save for the occasional rustle of a bag of Ostreicher’s cookies being passed around. Yaakov leaned his forehead […]
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Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Yael Dorfman My family is an intrepid one; we’ve road-tripped for several years and visited incredible places in more than half of the states. While we’re always looking forward to the next trip, hoping to hit the entire country at some point, there are some trips we’d all be excited […]
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Recipes by Pessi Piller Styling and photography by Mirel Freylich Whether you’re at home or in the bungalow colony, when it comes midafternoon on the long Shabbosim, we’re all looking for something to munch on. Here are some ideas that are easy to throw together on Friday and will be enjoyed by kids and adults […]
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Rabbi Yecheskel Menache’s efforts to bring the geulah, two halachos at a time M. Brejt Rabbi Yecheskel Menache is a collector. He doesn’t collect rare manuscripts or antique vases. Yet he gathers up his treasures with the same excitement and enthusiasm as any treasure hunter. And his wares are far more precious. […]
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