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 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...
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 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....
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 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...
APLICATIONS
Not Second Best // Adoption is a difficult but rewarding road
Adoption was something I always wanted to do, and it was actually part of my conversation during shidduchim. After our shanah rishonah was up,...
