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Esther Ottensoser
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Esther Ottensoser
Dialogue
Blame has no place among believing Jews. But responsibility does
Eliyahu Paley
Kashrus Alert: A Mashgiach's Travels
There are bunch of potential kashrus problems with eggs
Chaya Rosen
Kashrus Alert: A Mashgiach's Travels
A good mashgiach learns to trust his feelings. Hashem sends them, directly from Heaven
Chaya Rosen
Unboxed
There’s a direct line between what went on since the November elections, and the political violence that shook Washington, D.C. on January 6
Gedalia Guttentag
Unboxed
At the very moment when mankind is advanced enough to grapple with Artificial Intelligence, gene editing and quantum computing, we’re totally defenseless against a virus - except for a cloth over our face
Gedalia Guttentag
Break the Chain: Rosh Hashanah Theme 5783
Oh, no, I thought, Will I allow Goldie to use the silent treatment as a weapon?
Sarah Nimarov
Break the Chain: Rosh Hashanah Theme 5783
Growing up, I knew that it was bad to spend money and sinful to buy things at full price
Rachel Jaffe
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Close to a century later, we're still singing the songs of a visionary scholar, builder, and leader.
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When your work puts you inside some of the most sensitive situations in our community, how can you keep from burning out?
Yisroel Besser
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Text and Styling by Hsther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger With Rosh Hashanah falling out on Labor Day this year, going back to school is going to be hectic!! Here are some fun and easy ways to send your kids off to school — this week or at any other time of year. Fun with

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by hudi Greenberger Although the focus of Rosh Hashanah should, of course, be on our tefillos, here are some small touches that can make the Yom Tov meals special for your family. People often share how much these small touches enhance their children’s simchas Yom Tov. Here’s our

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger One of my very first Plate Art articles, back in the summer of 2011, was a watermelon cake. I decided to update it with these refreshing and eye-catching watermelon log cakes. Sometimes it’s nice not to feel guilty about eating a slice of cake! You

By Esther Ottensoser

PlateArt

Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger Tap into the bounty of summer corn and bring smiles to your family and friends as you honor your grads or just enjoy a fun hair-cutting activity for any occasion. Display these at your next barbecue. When you’re ready to eat, remove the rest of

By Esther Ottensoser

PlateArt

Text and styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger In my house, I never say, “Don’t play with your food,” because really, it’s so fun! Edible crafts are great for beating boredom, developing fine motor skills, and of course for celebrating special Yamim Tovim. I have a quote hanging in my kitchen that says,

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Bringing a three-year-old boy wrapped in a tallis to a cheder to lick honey off the alef-beis letters is one of the most beautiful and pure minhagim there is. Add a honey stick and an alef-beis chart to your upsheren pekaleh so all the children can join in the sweetness. Alternately,

By Esther Ottensoser