Recently, our administration’s senior leadership came together to celebrate our historic achievements and enduring accomplishments over the past four years. Assembling this diverse and experienced team of dedicated public servants from all backgrounds and all boroughs was an accomplishment in
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Chanukah Was Never Meant To Be Packed Away
We often hear people say, “Now that Chanukah is behind us, we can go back to normal.” But is that really true?
When Brothers Become Enemies — And Exile Is Born
Parashat Mikeitz
Founder, LaMaalot Foundation
Why did the brothers sell Yosef? How could the sons of Yaakov — disciples raised in holiness and
Infestation In Bakhsh
I. Introduction
Bakhsh is a traditional dish eaten primarily by Bukharian Jews around the world. It was customary to serve it, along with another
Deep Winter Comforts From The Bukharian Kitchen
As winter settles in, Bukharian kitchens embrace a quieter, steadier rhythm — onions softened slowly in oil, soups left to deepen on the stove, dough
From War To Light: The True Purpose Of Chanukah
On Chanukah, two miracles occurred for klal Yisrael: the miraculous military victory over the Greeks, and the miracle of the oil — a single flask
The Listening Corner
The following question was emailed to me last week
Dear David, I’m worried about my best friend. We used to be inseparable, traveling the world