Author: Michael Keller (Michael Keller)

By Michael Keller In a small brick house in Midwood, the blinds are shut but the lights are on. A long, black umbrella leans against the closed door and a reporter waits in a car outside. Inside, the Hakimisefat family meets with their lawyer. Police charged Eric Hakimisefat, 16, with criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving,...

by Michael Keller You’ve never seen so many hands reaching for matzo balls. And then there’s the Kugel: Broccoli Kugel, Butternut squash Kugel, Spinach Kugel, Sweet Noodle Kugel, Apple Cherry Kugel, Apple Blueberry Kugel, Champagne Grape Kugel and Salt and Pepper Kugel for the purist, all packed in neat plastic containers, their names properly visible....