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As parents and sons prepare for mesivta application season, Rabbi Raful offers insight on bringing out the best in each bachur at the farher and beyond. Legendary mechanech and menahel of Lakewood’s Yeshivat Or Hachaim, Rabbi Yoni Raful is not one to beat around the bush. With his unmistakable Brooklyn accent adding warmth and authenticity […]
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Recipe by Odaiah Leeds Styling and photography by Penina Spero As a young girl, one of my favorite chicken recipes was a dish made with duck sauce, ketchup, and peppers; it was yum! So I decided I needed a healthier version, and that’s when this sweet-and-sour chicken was born. This recipe is freezer friendly. […]
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Malka Rosen Name: Mrs. Shaindy (Soskin) Applegrad Year moved: 2004 Originally from: Kensington, Brooklyn Current neighborhood: Pine River Village Job: teacher, principal “Teach with passion or not at all. Teaching isn’t a job; it’s a calling,” says Mrs. Shaindy Applegrad, educator extraordinaire. Mother, bubby, teacher, and former principal, Mrs. Applegrad has spent decades giving […]
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I usually drink water or juice-based smoothies, I never thought I’d go for a milk-based one, but this drink was a nice surprise. I enjoyed it just as much, and it kept me satisfied for longer than the juice or water-based ones do. Definitely a keeper. Yield: 1 large or 2 small smoothies […]
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Shaindy Lieberman “You, yes you!” said the teacher. No one responded. “You, in the third seat,” called the instructor. No one reacted. “You, please read the next few lines,” was the command. The lines were read, but no one felt recognized. “You, I’m calling on you!” she had said. No one felt heard. Really heard. […]
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Would you rather be a landlord or a tenant? The one in charge of the apartment or the one paying the rent? Those who have been on both sides can attest that neither position is easy. It’s not just the frustration over zero parking and the noise. When halachic questions are added to mix, the […]
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Rav Yosef Fund In Kelm, during the month of Elul, they had a minhag to say the Orchos Chaim LaRosh line by line every day after davening. After the Alter, Rav Simcha Zissel, was niftar, his son Rav Nochum Velvel said that he’s thinking of discontinuing the practice. His reasoning was that in the days […]
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A. Weiss The singer cradles the mic as the music thunders in the background. His voice soars through the crowded room, and the audience leans back in their chairs carried off by his magnificent tenor. He belts out hit after hit, making quips between each number, and leaves the audience amazed by his skill and […]
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R. Silver Chanukah is family bonding time. It’s cozy, loud parties as the grandparents beam with nachas. It’s excited, chocolate-smeared children running around with their cousins as their mothers schmooze over salad. But the joyous hectic atmosphere can become a double-edged sword as insecurities, frustrations, and jealousies occur. The party can be a time of […]
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There’s something magical about the soft flicker of candlelight. It creates a mood of warmth and undeniable elegance. In this Chanukah party scene, the stunning array of candles enhances the festive spirit and adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you’re hosting a small family party or a large-scale event, adding a few candles always transforms […]
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