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Stepping Up to the Plate

By Peri Wechsler / March 4, 2021 / 0 Comments

Rabbi Yecheskel Ostreicher It was a year ago to the day, when it all began; the week after Purim. We weren’t sure what it was, that slight cough, the almost non-recognizable fever, the loss of smell… By the time we realized, we were sucked into the new and painful reality called COVID. And what a […]

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Purim Cookie Jar

By Peri Wechsler / February 24, 2021 / 0 Comments

Get-Rid-of-the-Candy Cookies The name says it all! Here is a fun way to get rid of all of the junk lying around your house while entertaining the kids! Note: You can use your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough or use the recipe below. Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 cup […]

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True Happiness

By Peri Wechsler / February 18, 2021 / 0 Comments

The secret of Jewish simcha Over the centuries, man has embarked on countless voyages and perused endless literature in search of the elusive goal of true happiness. Psychology claims its secret lies with them, travel agencies vouch their destinations provide it, yet so many seem never to find it, despite wandering to Far Eastern countries […]

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White House News

By Peri Wechsler / February 13, 2021 / 0 Comments

Trump Impeachment Trial Kicks Off Former President Trump’s impeachment trial kicked off in the Senate this week in proceedings that allies of the former president say may not be constitutional due to Trump already being out office. Trump was impeached for a second time by the House of Representatives just a week before he left […]

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White House News

By Peri Wechsler / January 28, 2021 / 0 Comments

Biden Unleashes Blizzard of Executive Actions In his first few days in office, President Joe Biden signed 30 executive orders, actions, and memorandums, with many of them seeking to dismantle President Trump’s policies. Below is a brief roundup of President Biden’s most significant early actions as president. Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement On his first day […]

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The Inauguration

By Peri Wechsler / January 21, 2021 / 0 Comments

Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th President of the United States Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president of the United States at noon on Wednesday, ushering in a new era of Democratic control of the White House. The oath of office was administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice […]

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Dessert Dash

By Peri Wechsler / January 14, 2021 / 0 Comments

Fruity Choco Clusters These are so simple, yet so pretty and delicious! Try it, the results will speak for themselves. You can customize the fruit to your liking. Yield: 9 clusters Ingredients: 2 bars good-quality dark chocolate ½ cup Rice Krispies 1 kiwi 2 strawberries, diced (fresh or frozen) 1 small orange, diced into tiny […]

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A Change of Perspective

By Peri Wechsler / January 7, 2021 / 0 Comments

Big presents come in small packages. Sometimes the package is so small that the present remains unnoticed. One such present we were endowed with is the power of our mind. Perhaps the most multifaceted and unlimited tool we possess as humans is our mind. Our mind can think, observe, dissect, and process information. But more […]

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Pleasure, Not Pressure

By Peri Wechsler / December 31, 2020 / 0 Comments

Kabbalas Ol Malchus Shamayim Rabbi Shaya Cohen Nothing is more central to Yiddishkeit than the concept of kabbalas ol malchus Shamayim, acceptance of the kingship of Hashem. We declare this acceptance twice daily in Krias Shema and we remind ourselves of it when we perform mitzvos such as tzitzis, tefillin, and learning Torah. But it’s […]

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Salad Time

By Peri Wechsler / December 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

Deli Salad with Fried Pretzel Crunch Recipe by Mirel Freylich Photo by Chay Berger With a little fried fun, this simple-to-prepare salad will be a great addition to your Shabbos day seudah or anytime! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Salad: 3 tablespoons oil ¼ cup pretzel nuggets 8 oz. lettuce 6 slices turkey deli, cubed 1/3 […]

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