The Strength of Sanctions

Shira Yehudit Djalilmand

The US has recently put more sanctions on Iran to stop them from developing nuclear power. What are sanctions, and what are they for?

Teen Fiction: Money Matters

Bassy Goldhirsch

Of course I understand. I’ll put on an exemplary show, I’ll play the part well; a well-behaved teenager whose world has just come crashing down

Onsite: Picture Perfect

Shlomi Gil

For acclaimed wildlife photographer Shachar Cohen, face-to-face encounters with Hashem’s exotic creatures are all in a day’s work

True Confessions on Oslo

Binyamin Rose

Twenty-five years after Oslo, postmortem goes on

Begging Your Pardon

Omri Nahmias

A short list of newsworthy events in which one person, or country, might want to ask forgiveness from another

Oneg Shabbos: And Seal Us for Life

Yeruchem Yitzchak Landesman

For the sake of saving a life, said Rav Chaim HaLevi of Brisk, we must try everything, even something that goes against logic, even on Yom Kippur

Exotic Fruits

Sivi Sekula

Here’s a guide to the interesting fruits that might wind up on your table this year

Issue 607: Not-Your-Typical Asian Steak Salad

CHANIE NAYMAN

My inspiration for this salad is the components of a lo mein that we all love, except that it’s over lettuce instead of noodles!

Issue 603: Chicken Satay Skewers

Avigail Meislik

Give your chicken a tropical twist with this terrific combo

Issue 601: Orange Flounder

Michal Frischman

For certain flaky fishes, including flounder, the stovetop is the way to go This one is light, fragrant, and delicious

Issue 600: Best Dairy Onion Soup Ever

Brynie Greisman

This soup has the perfect texture and flavor

Issue 599: Cheesy Wild-Mushroom Panini

Miriam Pascal

A winning combo of mushrooms, cheese, and pesto

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