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A BMG yungerman introduces cutting-edge tech to revolutionize shidduchim Y. Strauss “Smart but not brainy.” “Yeshivish but comfortable.” “Put together but not ‘with it.’” “A masmid. And so normal.” “Long-term learner who’s open to going to work if needed.” “Intense but easy to talk to.” “Serious but loves to have fun.” Have you ever tried […]
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Longtime mohel Rabbi Shlomo Golish discusses his sacred craft M. Brejt It’s the most important moment in a child’s life, but one he’ll never remember. It’s a fleeting cry of pain amid shouts of joy. It’s a celebration of a new start that’s part of the longest chain in our history. “Zeh hakatan gadol yihyeh…” […]
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With not enough role models or mentors, the working yeshivah’man gets lost in the climb Mattis Welik Recently, there was a work-related gathering that left many erliche Yidden in my industry confused. There are many such gatherings throughout the year, and these events are organized and attended by a supermajority of frum people. Nevertheless, the […]
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This salad may not be the most kid-friendly option out there, but we all deserve to treat ourselves to something delicious every once in a while, and this salad is a perfect example of that. Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients: Salad: 1 baby eggplant, diced 1 Portobello mushroom, sliced Olive oil for drizzling Salt to taste […]
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How one housewife with a $0 budget and no connections is bringing protection to Klal Yisrael Elisheva Braun For as long as she’d been reading chapter books, Bracha has devoured every Holocaust book she could get her hands on. When October 7 happened, Bracha Egert, now a wife and mother, felt like the atrocities she’d […]
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A Conversation with Relief Director Rabbi Binyomin Babad Zahava Emanuel Until about 20 years ago, Rabbi Binyomin Babad’s résumé looked fairly typical: yeshivah, kollel, a stint at Agudah. So what convinced a Lakewood yungerman to get into the mental health field two decades ago, before therapy was a buzzword? And what caused him to open […]
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Enjoy this salmon recipe with an incredible sauce that combines sweet and spicy ingredients for an easy, delicious dinner. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2½ tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon […]
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Recipe, styling, and photography by Faigy Murray When I first saw this, I thought, Why would someone want to ruin a perfectly good deli sandwich? But I kept seeing it again and again, until I decided to try it for myself. Now I get it. Chopping everything up really brings out the flavors. As an […]
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The A-Friend Network of Volunteers Has Your Back Rabbi Eliezer Cohen Aviva exited the arrivals hall and looked around for a compassionate Jewish face; perhaps she could get a ride instead of spending even more money on a taxi. It had been a heartbreaking few months, and her head was spinning. Her beloved daughter was […]
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The Voice of Lakewood Presents… The High School Play A Drama in Three Acts S. Pruzansky Cast of characters Tenth-grade teacher and sewing head: Sari Weinman* Ninth-grade teacher: Leah Kleinman* Twelfth-grade teacher: Rivky Rudel* Mother of the main part: Chaya Rivka Katz* Mother of three high school girls: Esther Shreiber* Play director: Chani Panish Ninth-grade […]
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