Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
Brené Brown teaches, “We hold the key to lasting happiness in our own hands. For it is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Judaism has long embraced this wisdom, and Tu B’Shvat is the perfect opportunity to put it into practice. The power of gratitude was exemplified through…
Hasselbacking is a cooking technique where deep, thin slices are cut into an ingredient without slicing all the way through, creating a fan-like effect. It allows flavors to penetrate every bite while adding crispy edges when baked. In this Sweet & Spicy Hasselback Salami, the technique transforms a simple salami into a sticky, savory centerpiece….
On October 7, 2023, Sapir Cohen’s life was ripped apart in a matter of seconds. A 28-year-old woman from Ramat Gan, Israel, she was taken hostage by Hamas and spent 55 agonizing days in the heart of Gaza’s tunnels, enduring unimaginable physical and emotional torment. Yet, against all odds, Sapir found something far more powerful…
GOOD MORNING! A good friend relayed the following story to me: His son was playing basketball in their driveway with a couple of friends and took a blow to his mouth, causing his dental tooth crown to pop out. After a fruitless search, he went inside and told his mother. My friend’s wife went outside,…
Shemos: 14:3: And Pharaoh will say to the Children of Israel, ‘they are confused in the land, the desert has closed them in’. Rashi, Shemos: 14:3, Dh: “[this should be read as] about the Children of Israel”. Targum Yonasan, Shemos, 14:3: “And Pharaoh will say to Datan and Aviram ‘they are confused in the land,…
Embarking on a cross-country journey in the trail of ancient synagogues that had survived destruction during WWII, I visited 27 cities and villages across Eastern Europe and reached a troubling conclusion: the Nazis did not entirely fail. Many of these places, once vibrant hubs of Jewish life and culture, are now in fact “Judenfrei” –…
Synagogues are the heart of every Jewish community, centers of gratitude, joy, and connection between God and His people. During my travels across Europe, tracing the unimaginable horrors of Jewish history, I visited sites of ancient synagogues that survived destruction during the Holocaust. I sought to uncover their current state and the fate of the…
Immediately after the massacre in Israel on October 7, 2023, students at Yale began protesting the Jewish state, yelling, “When people are occupied, resistance is justified!” Signs went up that said, “Let’s celebrate the resistance’s success!” according to Jewish student Sahar Tartak, Yale ‘26. The horror didn’t stop there. After months of anti-Israel protests at…
Ever feel like your partner needs more space than you do? Or maybe you’re the one craving a little breathing room while your partner wants to spend every moment together. Every relationship is a balancing act between closeness and independence. How do you honor your need for personal space without hurting your partner? It starts…
Senator Ron Wyden grew up in a home where he frequently heard about grit, self-confidence, and determination. Both of his parents escaped Nazi Germany in the 1930s. His father, Peter, fled to the U.S. and fought in the U.S. Army, joining the “Ritchie Boys,” who were service members trained in psychological warfare and intelligence. “They…
