West Side Rag
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Piccola and Jane. Photo by Allan Ripp. By Allan Ripp My neighbor Jane is an old dog lady. Or maybe
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View as a gridA Christian Filmmaker's Striking Defense of Israel and the Jewish People
The Times of Israel
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Todd Morehead, who’s made three feature films about Israel including a deep-dive into the nightmare of October 7, challenges claims in new NAZA documentary that IDF intended mass killings of civilians in Gaza.
I Wanted to Schedule a World Trade Center Press Conference for 9/11
O'Dwyer's PR News
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A government official's calendar preference spared me and others from being present when the twin towers fell.
I'll Be Sorry When the UWS Construction Crew Next Door Bids Adios
West Side Rag
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It was like theater. Photo by Allan Ripp. By Allan Ripp "Oh no," I called out to my wife upon
What It Takes to Make A Friendship Last
The Wall Street Journal
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A chance meeting on the street led to a much-needed catch-up with an old friend.
An Ancient Candy Fills a Hole in My Heart
The Wall Street Journal
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It took me decades to find a pack of Choc-O-Mint Life Savers, like ones my mom carried in her purse. My Proustian memories of a childhood candy.
A Good Husband Walks
The Wall Street Journal
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My wife complained that I tended to stride ahead of her—so I changed.
Opinion | Have you heard the Hum? You might not even know it.
Washington Post Opinions
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This mysterious sound turns Times Square into a work of art.
Wives and Lovers, and Me
Medium
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Some wise but cringingly dated advice from songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David on keeping the spark in marriage.
God and Country on the Dining Table
The Wall Street Journal
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My1967 American Legion Medal has served my dinner table well.
Retired Judge Sid Gribetz, NY's Leading Jazz Archivist-DJ, Reflects on 40 Swinging Years at Colum...
I Love the Upper West Side
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Retired Judge Sid Gribetz, NY’s Leading Jazz Archivist-DJ, Reflects on 40 Swinging Years at Columbia’s WKCR-FM
Author David Margolick Sets His Majestic Sights on the King of Television Comedy
The Times of Israel
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Margolick’s newest book published Nov. 11 is a biography of trailblazing comic icon Sid Caesar and includes rare interviews with Mel Brooks and Woody Allen – “a slice of American Jewish cultural history.”
A Campus Rabbi on a Mission to Build
The Times of Israel
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Amidst continued hostility over Israel at U.S. schools, the head of Chabad at Haverford College leans in to create a bigger Jewish presence.
When Funny Crosses the Line
Medium
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When Funny Crosses the Line I wonder what the advisor of my high school humor column would have thought of Jimmy Kimmel's bit. By Allan Ripp OCTOBER 6, 2025 - As a humor writer for my high school ...
A Knee Jerk's Guide to Pain Management
Chicago Tribune
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An account of my darkest of moods following a knee injury.
Mad as Hell - and Deluding Themselves
The Times of Israel
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Political anger is increasingly fueling violent attacks, turning social justice grudgeniks into lawless vigilantes
Facing the Sudden Death of a Longtime Colleague
New York Law Journal/Law.com
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Josh Spivak was the nation’s foremost authority on election recalls and was the key to my own business access in Big Law PR
Road Trip Bonding | BOOMER Magazine
BOOMER Magazine
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"A two-day road trip north along I-95 affords a rare bonding with my adult son." Allan Ripp shares the story of his road trip bonding.
This Busker's Tunes Come With a Blessing
City Journal
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Warm weather brings hordes of musicians to Central Park, including one who plays with a spiritual calling.
The Zen Buddhist Monk of 96th Street
West Side Rag
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Ingoong. Photo Credit: Allan Ripp. By Allan Ripp Buddha's birthday was approaching. I knew this not because I'm an adherent
What Happened When Nearly $150,000 Disappeared From My Business Account
Inc.
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I had no idea where the charges had come from. The answer led me down a rabbit hole.
My Grown Daughter Ate a Pistachio - And Lived! A Food Allergy Challenge.
Medium
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An otherwise healthy 37-year-old, Emily has had lifelong food allergies. Her mortal enemies include sesame, peanuts, shellfish, dairy and so we thought, avocado and tree nuts. We were the family who...
The Things We Do For Love
The Wall Street Journal
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It’s hard not to fall for a grand romantic gesture, but it isn’t so easy to create a lasting romance.