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Culture In Compromise, Bibi Addresses 9th Grade Model Congress in Suburban Illinois
Thanks to a last-ditch solution that both saved face for the Israeli leader and avoided a confrontation with the Obama administration for at least three and a half more weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced his planned address to Congress with a speech to the Model Congress at Glencampbell High. On Tuesday afternoon, the…
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Culture American Snipper: The Fastest Mohel in U.S. History
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Culture Catching Gefilte Fish in the Wild
Q: For years, I’ve served nothing but wild-caught gefilte fish at my Seder. But it’s gotten so expensive! This year I’m considering serving farm-raised gefilte fish, even though I know it’s not as healthy as wild-caught. Is it safe for me to do so? A.: Generally speaking, yes. Farming practices have improved greatly since the…
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Culture Beardman Triumphs
In a triumphant return to the Oscars, Martin Buber took home the big, shiny prize.
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Recipes Chocolate Hamantaschen Filled With Serious Fun
The author wondered why chocolate was usually left out of the dough of a classic Purim treat. Photograph by Tami Ganeles/Weiser/The Weiser Kitchen. Chocolate is in many ways the quintessential example of a food that is both Old and New World. Cacao, the bean from which chocolate is derived, was well known to both the…
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Recipes Chocolate-Chili Hamantaschen With Dulce de Leche Filling
Sweet, creamy dulce de leche — a rich Latino caramel — is a wonderful counterpoint to chocolate’s slightly bitter edge. The warmth of ground chilies hits the palate last. This is a great cookie for adventurous eaters. Photograph by Tami Ganeles-Weiser/The Weiser Kitchen. Makes 36 cookies For the dough: 3½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus…
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Recipes Chocolate-Nutella Halvah Hamantaschen
Chocolate and halvah are a perfect pairing, and this cookie, fudgy and rich, is as delicious as it sounds. Photograph by Tami Ganeles/Weiser/The Weiser Kitchen. Yields 36 cookies For the dough: 4¾ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter 3½ cups granulated…
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