By the Letter
Before the world existed, Hashem set up the alef-beis — the building blocks of the universe
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Staff Room
A dish that encapsulates generations of keeping Shabbos and following our Sages. And yet, no two cholents are the same
Staff Room
I always make a big brunch seudah in the morning — two big shakshukas, tons of fresh bread, and lots of fresh, cold grapes and watermelon to help everyone start to hydrate.
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers
Before the world existed, Hashem set up the alef-beis — the building blocks of the universe “Bereishis bara Elokim es...” Ask any elementary school student. They’ll readily translate this pasuk for you, they’ll even sing it in a cute chant. But the layers of meaning behind these opening words of the Torah fill volumes. I
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers
“Slow down. Let’s think logically. What exactly is suspicious here? Kids always like to look at animals”
The Beat
Five challenges facing Ukraine, two years into a war whose direction few can predict
Name Drop
When he was younger, he sounded off in order to survive. Today he’s an advocate for his people by choice. With Yossi Gestetner’s open mike, no one goes down without a fight
Name Drop
His zeide loved connecting with other Jews and so does he_— through digital age albums and scouting out raw talent that no computer can replace,
Vacancies
Those three women and their perfect stores, perfect lives, and a dance studio, it’s perfect, I can’t believe we didn’t think of it before!
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