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Maker of Joy

By Peri Wechsler / March 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

Ari Sattelmeier Brings Simchah to Lakewood’s Challenged Children Malya Simon A Yom Tov synonymous with joy, Purim is the communal day commemorating the nissim done for our nation. Though millennia have passed since the times of Shushan, we still feel the infectious burst of joy as the day approaches. On Purim, every individual reaches within […]

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War In Ukraine

By Peri Wechsler / March 3, 2022 / 0 Comments

Duvid Berry Shattering nearly 75 years of peace on the historically war-torn European continent, Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine last week, plunging the region into a bloody conflict that threatens to spill over to other countries. This unique, globally dangerous moment in history is underlined in red by the nuclear arsenal held by an unpredictable […]

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Hatzolah

By Peri Wechsler / February 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

Hatzolah: Our 120-Second Heroes When an emergency happens, we dial their number. Our fingers tremble with each digit…7-3-2-3-7-0-3-6-0-0. Every second counts—all 120 of them. They stop mid-everything. They run faster than their feet can carry them. The reassuring sounds of sirens grow louder; the flashing lights herald their arrival. In no time, they appear, sooner […]

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A School, A Home, A Family: Shalva High School

By Peri Wechsler / February 17, 2022 / 0 Comments

Penina Nussbaum Structure. Stability. Serenity. It’s the definition of its name and the way people describe Shalva, a unique girls’ high school. Shalva opened six years ago with the guidance of Lakewood rabbanim and the support of generous askanim with the goal of providing a positive high school experience for Lakewood girls who have struggled […]

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Nesivos: The Way Forward

By Peri Wechsler / February 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

“Your child does not belong in a classroom.” “No one wants to be her friend.” “Why is he always angry?” When a child or teenager is not behaving as expected, to whom do parents turn? “Yaakov* was sixteen when he became subdued and distant, a shadow of his former, lively self, and we had no […]

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White House News

By Peri Wechsler / February 4, 2022 / 0 Comments

Biden Hunting for Breyer Successor President Joe Biden and his team are considering a number of potential candidates to nominate to the US Supreme Court as a replacement for retiring liberal justice Stephen Breyer. President Biden said on Thursday that he would name a successor for Justice Breyer by the end of February, calling the […]

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Pom-Mango Salad

By Peri Wechsler / January 13, 2022 / 0 Comments

The colors of this salad provide a gorgeous presentation. Feel free to switch things up with your family’s favorite fruity flavors. Yield: 5 servings Ingredients: Salad: 1 sweet potato, cubed 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt 8 oz. iceberg lettuce ½ cup pomegranate arils 1 mango, diced 1 cup thin chow mein noodles Dressing: 2 […]

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B2B with Chayale Kaufman

By Peri Wechsler / January 6, 2022 / 0 Comments

Advertising 101 with Chayale Kaufman Facilitated by Elisheva Braun Chayale Kaufman owns and runs two advertising-related businesses: JCN and Consult Write. The Jewish Content Network is a massive marketplace where business owners create customized advertising plans based on budget, goals, and target audience. With the click of a button, their campaigns go live. Consult Write […]

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Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation

By Peri Wechsler / December 30, 2021 / 0 Comments

CCHF UpLevel Shabbos: Where Everyone Is Reaching Higher Imagine a Shabbos event that offers a total, immersive experience designed to uplift and enrich participants’ relationships with family, friends, and every Jew they meet.A Shabbos surrounded by people who just love to learn and grow. A Shabbos in which every speaker, every panel, and every event […]

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Whitehouse News

By Peri Wechsler / December 23, 2021 / 0 Comments

Manchin Pulls Plug on Biden’s BBB Spending Plan Moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on Sunday dealt a severe blow to President Joe Biden’s agenda, announcing in an interview on Fox News that he is officially a “no” on Democrats’ 1.75 trillion-dollar Build Back Better spending plan. “I cannot vote to continue with this piece of […]

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