Between Borders

The other week, I planned to rack up a lot of frequent flyer miles. I had two speaking engagements back-to-back on the other side...

The Duvdevan Brigade // An inside look at Israel’s most...

It was during the height of the Intifada, when gangs of Arabs armed with guns, knives and axes roamed the streets and alleyways of...

No Food Left Standing // Can you be too health-conscious?

I remember my mother telling me about her childhood. There was no such thing as a loaded frozen section in the grocery store and...

Alabama Wings with White BBQ Sauce

I like my chicken wings only two ways—grilled or fried. This is one of my favorite recipes. The baking powder gives the skin a...

Lamb Riblettes

about 2 pounds riblettes (look for thicker ones) olive oil, for drizzling kosher salt, for sprinkling black pepper, for sprinkling 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1-2 frozen chili cubes (depending...

Mini Almond Pear Galettes Recipes

These individual almond pear galettes make a beautiful Tu B’Shvat dessert or side dish. This recipe does have multiple steps, but they’re all pretty...

Saving Lives by Navigating the System

One morning, a resident of Bnei Brak, woke up and didn’t feel very well. She had a minor stomach ache and some indigestion, but...

Who Is Poisoning U.S. Diplomats? // A mysterious ailment is striking...

Ever heard of diplomats’ disease? It started in the US Embassy in Cuba and has reappeared in a US consulate in China. No coincidence....

Contagion; Parshat Korach

As a public speaker, I’m often asked to speak to Jewish women who play active roles in their communities and who have dedicated their...

Quicken Loans Signs Heter Iska // Biggest Heter Iska ever By...

Quicken Loans is currently the largest overall retail lender in the US, as well as the biggest online retail mortgage lender. Known for its...