Rivky Kleinman

On Simchas Torah 2023, as the illusion of control was shattered and Jews all over began to reconnect with their core identity, Hashem drew me into the saga as well, allowing me to stand alongside survivors and hostage families in their darkest hours. Two years later, with the release of the remaining hostages, many of their stories have since had a happy ending, while others have had tragic closure. Either way, it’s my privilege to share the journeys of these families with you.

When I perfected my newest Recipe in a Bottle flavor, Smoky Maple, I knew I must use it in a jerky recipe. After fine-tuning this recipe, I can humbly say that jerky can’t get any better.

Our ten-year-old daughter is bright, sweet, and respectful — in school. She’s adored by teachers and peers alike. When she gets home, it’s an entirely different story. She becomes self-centered and (I hate to say this, but I just need to paint the picture accurately) obnoxious. She whines and pouts in a way that is totally not age-appropriate. She becomes very possessive, and she fights over space, food, and toys with her siblings (even with the little ones).