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 of the continent: Wednesday night in Montreal, at a dinner...
The Duvdevan Brigade // An inside look at Israel’s most elite counter-terrorist force
It was during the height of the Intifada, when gangs of Arabs armed with guns, knives and axes roamed the streets and alleyways of Judea and Samaria intent on inflicting harm on Jewish settlers...
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 Oma would spend hours every day making food on the...
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 crunchy texture, and the sauce is not your typical BBQ...
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 on how much heat you like)
Preheat oven to broil....
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 simple. Conveniently, the crust and the almond filling can both...
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 then the pain started to get stronger rather than fading...
Who Is Poisoning U.S. Diplomats? // A mysterious ailment is striking American embassy workers...
Ever heard of diplomats’ disease? It started in the US Embassy in Cuba and has reappeared in a US consulate in China. No coincidence. Same symptoms—really rare symptoms. American diplomats (and their wives and...
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 lives to spreading the joy and beauty of Yiddishkeit. Last...
Quicken Loans Signs Heter Iska // Biggest Heter Iska ever By A Financial Institution
Quicken Loans is currently the largest overall retail lender in the US, as well as the biggest online retail mortgage lender. Known for its reasonable rates and simple loan process, it is used by...