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Greatness in Humility A tribute to the Rachmastrivka Rebbe zt”l R’ Yecheskel Ostreicher It was Elul 1944, and as Europe smoldered, a small but joyous bar mitzvah celebration was taking place in the Geula neighborhood of Yerushalayim. Itzik’l Twerski, the boy at the center of attention, had an extra reason to rejoice. He had been […]
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Recipe, styling, and photography by Faigy Reiner These snicker bars with their smooth, creamy, and crunchy layers will quickly become your favorite go-to treat. Yield: 12 bars Ingredients: 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 6 tablespoons plus ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, divided 1 7-oz. container marshmallow fluff 1 cup confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup unsalted, […]
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Exploring challenges and opportunities at the workplace A Two-Part Series Part 1: All in a Day’s Work Elisheva Braun Keyboards click, phones ring, and a low hum of voices drift out from the kitchenette. From daybreak to lunch break to late afternoon, desktops glow and coffees flow as the buzz of business fills the air. […]
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Recipe by Gitty Friedman Styling and photography by Mirel Freylich This is the easiest supper and the best way to use up leftover Shabbos deli without your family complaining about leftovers. Yield: 24 mini pizzas Ingredients: 24 mini pizza rounds Barbecue sauce 5 oz. sliced turkey, diced 6 oz. sliced pastrami, diced 2 frozen sautéed […]
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Opinion: Joe Biden’s Non-Katrina Moment “No comment.” That was the response earlier this week from President Joe Biden regarding devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, that have killed an untold number of people. More than anything, the comment has brought to light a paradox in the world of politics: the dissonance between public image and action. […]
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Part 3 Cheese The first startling discovery one makes when watching the process of making cheese is that the liquid phase of milk is actually yellow. Of course, it isn’t the only one. The cheese-making process is quite simple: You take fluid milk and add a coagulant, often a clone (vegetarian) rennet. This causes the […]
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The blend of the different components here brings this salad to a whole new level. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: Salad: 2 tablespoons oil 1 frozen dill cube 1 frozen basil cube 2 frozen garlic cubes 1.5 lbs. chicken cutlets 8 oz. lettuce ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ purple onion, sliced 1 mango, sliced into […]
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Elisheva Braun The steaming forest drips sweat from every leaf and branch. Spiders the size of dinner plates string themselves between trees, and the undergrowth hums with the songs of a million insects. A young ben Torah hurries through the woods. Stone-faced soldiers, M-16s held ready, march before and behind him. Suddenly, from between the […]
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A Life of Endless Giving Meir Kass The world of Torah and philanthropy early this week experienced the loss of a remarkable individual, R’ Yitzchok Kupetz z”l, who devoted his life to uplifting Bais Medrash Govoha. As a leading askan and a close talmid of Rav Shneur Kotler zt”l in Lakewood’s early years, he helped […]
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This simple and refreshing drink will be a hit at your next barbecue. Serve it as a palate cleanser or for dessert after a heavy meal. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mango 1 1/3 cup frozen pineapple ½ cup frozen passion fruit 1½ cups water ½ cup vodka Directions: In a blender, combine […]
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