It is a truth universally acknowledged that we never get tired of Chanukah latkes and sufganiyot (the holiday’s deep-fried jelly doughnuts). But there’s no harm in adding some culinary … more

It seems the entire world is reeling from the heinous terror attacks in Paris. Paris. The City of Light. Of beautiful romance. Culture. And culinary delights. And so, the entire world mourns with … more

Two weeks after the murder of her father and brother, Sarah Techiya Litman married Ariel Beigel in Binyanei Hauma in Jerusalem and invited the country to share in her simcha. A painting made by … more

Belgium’s justice minister came in for a fair bit of stick this week over some injudicious observations regarding the Nov. 13 Islamist terrorist massacre in Paris. “It’s no … more

Although doctors cannot promise miracles, there is mounting evidence that a regimen of laughter — applied pragmatically in diverse settings — can heal. Dr. Neal Goldberg, founder and … more

Last week, the boys at Rambam Mesivta in Lawrence were privileged to hear a surprise shiur by Rav Baruch Gigi, rosh yeshiva at Yeshivat Har Etzion. Rav Gigi stopped by Rambam during his busy trip to … more

Children in the CAHAL kindergarten class at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County have been learning about the Pilgrims who came to America aboard the Mayflower and the hardships they suffered on their … more

The annual Midreshet Shalhevet Israel alumnae reunion took place Sunday night in Yerushalayim, with the young women meeting their Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman, for dinner at the popular … more

• If made properly, fresh doughnuts are never greasy and have a soft bread-like interior. To make healthier doughnuts, bake the doughnuts in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes instead … more

Last week, after writing about Jerry’s freighting experience in Israel, I was emotionally drained, and decided to just write about a yummy favorite on Chanukkah, sufganiot … more