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Duvid Berry The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has released a number of watershed decisions in the last week. Some of the rulings will have a direct impact on the community of religious Jews living in the United States. Others have less specific relevance, but profoundly influence the moral and social direction of the country—an …
A Conversation with Chinuch Expert Rabbi Shalom Storch Elisheva Braun Imagine a world in which brick walls could be penetrated. There are no dead ends; no one is beyond help. Anyone can learn, grow, and achieve. In this world, people who struggle can harness their strengths to solve their problems, and rebbe’im and teachers can …
Recipe by Odaiah Leeds Styling and photography by Chay Berger This drink is a winner! It’s refreshing and delicious, the perfect addition to your summer barbecue. I like to premake my iced tea and refrigerate it so it gets a deeper flavor, though it can also be enjoyed immediately after prepping. Note: Make sure that …
Recipe, styling, and photography by Mirel Freylich I love the method of caramelizing the meat first, as it adds texture as well as depth of flavor. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon oil 2.5 lbs. brisket 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup white wine ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey …
By Avi Shiff They are our warriors. Our role models. Everything we aspire for. Everything we wish for our children. They are our adirei haTorah, the warriors of Torah, those who give up everything else so that they can sit and learn Hashem’s heilige Torah, with no ulterior motive or agenda. They are our precious …
The Rav Who Kept Nothing for Himself Y. Strauss It was just about 10 years ago. The Mattersdorfer Rav zt”l had come for a prolonged stay in Lakewood due to the tragic passing of his beloved son. He chose to daven in the Zichron Yoel shul, led by Rav Leibel Gruber. As soon as Rav …
The Message of Meron: The Inextinguishable Flame of Love Rav Dov Kahan A year has passed, but the ache in our hearts over the terrible tragedy in Meron last year has not subsided. The suffering of the victims, the incalculable grief of their families, and the collective anguish of Klal Yisraelremain with us to this …
The only thing better than a cold, refreshing lemonade on a hot day is a raspberry-flavored one. Make it sparkling, and it’s a definite winner. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 raspberry tea bags 1 cup hot water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 cups Sprite Ice cubes Directions: Steep the tea bags in hot water for …
Top Story McCarthy Rocked by Jan. 6 Tapes Suggesting Trump Resign House minority leader Kevin McCarthy’s comments about wanting then-president Trump to resign in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are reverberating throughout Washington, with Democrats calling him a liar and Republicans saying he’s still well positioned to become speaker after …
This roast is delicious, filling, and super-easy to prep. Pop it in the oven the night before or in the morning, before you leave on your trip, and you’ll come home to a delicious supper. Yield: 6–8 servings Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil 1 large onion, diced 4–5 cloves garlic, chopped 3.5–4 lb. chuck roast Salt …