Ruti Eastman

After serving in the US military, Ruti Eastman married her hero, discovered Judaism, and homeschooled four sons. Ruti and her family made aliyah in 2007. She has published two books of short essays and is currently preparing for her next publication. She enjoys playing harmonica and percussion with her family band. Ruti lives with her husband in Neve Daniel, in Gush Etzion, Israel.
Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

As a gift to our readers Jamie Geller has given UNORTHOBOXED two recipes to share with you.  This recipe courtesy of Jamie Geller and koshernetwork.com.Ultimate Green Bean Casserole (Dairy-Free)Ingredients Crispy Onions: 1 large onion, sliced very thin 2 cups extra...

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How COVID Enhanced My Education

How COVID Enhanced My Education

Who knew, in those halcyon days of early 2020, that the entire world would flip on its ear in the coming months? Political unrest, friends ‘unfriending’ friends over such formerly private issues as voting, policemen being seen as the enemy rather than defenders of the...

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The Invisible Woman

The Invisible Woman

I was in my fifties when the young male clerks in stores started seeing through me as if I weren’t there. Even more so if there was an attractive female (of any younger age) behind me in line. While there was still lively banter and eye contact in my forties, in my...

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