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Chanukah and Chinuch

By Peri Wechsler / December 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

Chanukah and Chinuch Insights from Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg Penina Nussbaum Chanukah, which means dedication or inauguration, shares the same root as chinuch, education. We turned to Rabbi (Shalom) Binyomin Ginsberg, a veteran mechanech and prolific writer, for his insights and messages with regard to chinuch in our times. Respect and independence Rabbi Ginsberg describes his […]

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Chanukah Gift Guide

By Peri Wechsler / December 3, 2020 / 0 Comments

Our Gift to You: The Chanukah 5781 Gift Guide Compiled by Penina Nussbaum During the cold and dark winter, Chanukah brings sparks of light, warmth, and hope. It is a beautiful time to show appreciation and love for those around us. Here are some suggestions of new and meaningful ways to brighten the day and […]

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Finally Advocating For Jackson

By Peri Wechsler / November 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

One election whose outcome did not involve allegations of fraud or provoke a flurry of lawsuits was the race for a one-year unexpired term on the Jackson Board of Education. That election was won convincingly by Tzvi Herman, who became the first Orthodox Jew to hold city-wide office in Jackson Township. Upon seeing the final […]

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Salad Time

By Peri Wechsler / November 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

Refreshing Citrus Salad Recipe by Mirel Freylich Photo by Chana Rivky Klein Simple yet so elegant, this sweet citrus salad excels in taste as well as presentation. Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients: Salad: 8 oz. Euro salad mix 1 mango 1 avocado ½ grapefruit ½ orange ¼ cup candied almonds Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 […]

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Election Minute

By Peri Wechsler / November 12, 2020 / 0 Comments

President Trump Won’t Concede as Questions Persist President Trump is refusing to concede the presidential election to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as he and his campaign say questions over alleged voter fraud and ballots that should have been disqualified remain. Trump campaign senior advisor Jason Miller said that the word “concede” is “not even […]

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Free Money

By Peri Wechsler / November 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

Free Money! Ten Simple, Guaranteed Ways to Boost your Household Income Sara Richie wanted to help out financially beyond her regular balabusta contributions. Her husband’s business had recently been struggling, but as a stay-at-home mom Mrs. Richie’s options were quite limited. She sometimes dreamed that she’d find some kind of magical money tree, a way […]

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Salad Time

By Peri Wechsler / October 29, 2020 / 0 Comments

Shawarma and Chickpea Salad Recipe by Mirel Freylich Photo by Chana Rivky Klein Although this salad has a lot of detail, the actual prep time is not too lengthy. Each component of this wonder-salad contributes to its outstanding outcome. Serve it with pita and you’ve got an exciting, wholesome dinner! Yield: 2–4 servings Ingredients: Salad: […]

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School Lists 2020-2021

By Peri Wechsler / October 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL ADDRESS MENAHEL TELEPHONE Bais Reuven Kamenitz 299 Monmouth Ave. Rabbi Gutfreund Rabbi Grozovsky 363-0579 Cheder Bais Yisroel 1 Southbell Ave. Rabbi M.Z. Feldman Rabbi Shaya Treff 813-4350 Cheder Bnei Torah 419 5th St. Rabbi Bursztyn 367-5508 Cheder Eitz Chaim 1483 East Spruce Rabbi Simcha Klein 276-1211 Cheder Tiferes Yisroel 1100 Cross Street […]

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Business Name No-No’s

By Peri Wechsler / October 15, 2020 / 0 Comments

Chaim Schwartz was excited to open his new company specializing in operation management for real estate companies. Although his specialty was numbers, not branding, he’d come up with a few candidates for names. He could go simple—Schwartz Consulting Group—or cute—Watermelon Financial: All Sweet, No Pits—or perhaps simply CSMD, the partners’ initials (his partner’s name was […]

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The First Presidential Debate

By Peri Wechsler / October 1, 2020 / 0 Comments

Shouting, Attacks, Little Substance in First Presidential Debate Meir Kass The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, a much-anticipated event, quickly devolved into chaos and mudslinging. The constant squabbling between the candidates led to a flustered moderator, Chris Wallace, to practically beg President Trump to follow the debate rules […]

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