Masada Siegel

Scottsdale

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Media Consultant, Reporter/ Columnist: WSJ, CNN, Independent UK, NY Times, CBS. Masters; Columbia U & USC Grad. Celebrate every day!

Articles

Inside Lauren Thomsen’s Client-First Approach to Residential Architecture

1 month ago | iconiclife.com | Masada Siegel

How Lauren Thomsen builds homes that feel like art and heart. Sometimes, our childhood dreams do come true, and in Lauren Thomsen’s case, becoming an architect took some surprisingly unconventional turns. However, these decisions enhanced her ability to truly listen to what her client’s needs are and have helped her create homes that are not only well-designed but warm and inviting.
NYC Uncovered | Things To Do in NYC This Winter

Dec 12, 2024 | iconiclife.com | Masada Siegel

Celebrating the season in style. As we stepped off the train at Penn Station, the energy of New York City enveloped us. My traveling companion, my eight-year-old son, wide-eyed with wonder, could hardly contain his excitement. The bustling streets pulsed with energy, and the towering skyscrapers seemed to touch the sky. I paused to ask the building attendants at Madison Square Garden a question.
Comedian Shawn Pelofsky takes a stand for Israel

Jun 20, 2024 | columbusjewishnews.com | Masada Siegel

The light shines brightly on the comedian Shawn Pelofsky as she walks onto a dark stage in Hollywood’s Comedy Store in late May. “This world has gone crazy. It’s a really scary time for Jews,” the comic told the audience of some 200 people. “Some of my friends are even hiding their Star of David necklaces. Not me. I can’t hide this face.”“The terrorists are going to see me coming a mile away,” she deadpanned. “There she is—Barbra Streisand.
Comedian Shawn Pelofsky takes a stand for Israel

Jun 20, 2024 | clevelandjewishnews.com | Masada Siegel

The light shines brightly on the comedian Shawn Pelofsky as she walks onto a dark stage in Hollywood’s Comedy Store in late May. “This world has gone crazy. It’s a really scary time for Jews,” the comic told the audience of some 200 people. “Some of my friends are even hiding their Star of David necklaces. Not me. I can’t hide this face.”“The terrorists are going to see me coming a mile away,” she deadpanned. “There she is—Barbra Streisand.
Rebbetzin Esther Allouche-Choosing Happiness

Jun 11, 2024 | azjewishlife.com | Masada Siegel

“You let your son go skydiving in South Africa? You were not worried” I asked Rebbetzen Esther Allouche. She responded, “Was I supposed to be nervous? That is what they do at the skydiving center. The planes go up, the people jump out and come down. That is their profession, they do this on a daily basis and know what they are doing.
Comedian Shawn Pelofsky -Activism through Comedy

Jun 5, 2024 | jewishlifenow.com | Masada Siegel

Arts | Celebrity | Featured Slider | Performance By Masada SiegelStanding strong for Israel is not the first time comedian Shawn Pelofsky, who has received death threats for her activism, has stood in the line of fire. She was one of the first female comics to perform in Afghanistan after Sept 11.
Many eyes on Arizona Jewish voters ahead of US presidential election

May 27, 2024 | clevelandjewishnews.com | Masada Siegel

In the months since Hamas attacked Jewish communities in southern Israel on Oct. 7, Lisa Flader has been surprised by certain groups that she supported, whose logos she has used temporarily as her social-media profile picture, that have not stood up for Jews. “I don’t feel represented,” the stay-at-home mom in Phoenix, Ariz., told JNS.
Discover Whistler's All-Season Charm | Things to Do, Dining, & Stay

Apr 11, 2024 | iconiclife.com | Masada Siegel

Whistler’s winning experience in the summer. Whistler is a unique place that dazzles in the winter and shines in the summer. The gorgeous fluffy snow found on the ski slopes helps create the wonderful scenic rivers in the summer, which are perfect for whitewater rafting. Summer in Whistler is ideal because of the picture-perfect weather and myriad of wonderful options for what to do, where to stay, and where to dine. ExperienceWhistler is a haven for mountain biking.
Oct. 7 triggers Jewish moms to take up arms - The Jewish Star

Apr 9, 2024 | thejewishstar.com | Masada Siegel

Jewish mom chat groups on WhatsApp and other platforms cover lots of topics, including prayer requests for the sick, book clubs and opportunities to volunteer. But that has changed since Oct. 7 for some in the state of Arizona who, like women in Judea and Samaria, have been spending time at the local shooting range. Messages about private shooting classes abound, as do discussions about Taekwondo self-defense courses.
Best Places to Eat in Paris: Le Joy, NENI Paris, Shang Palace, Korcarz

Apr 4, 2024 | iconiclife.com | Masada Siegel

Paris, the city of light illuminates the palate with fantastic fares from exquisite bakeries to brilliant dining spots. Here are some of the best places to eat in Paris. In the city of love, the cuisine choices are endless. On a whirlwind visit to Paris with my eight-year-old son, we tasted everything from bakeries to brasseries to fabulous fancy restaurants. Here are a few of the best places to eat in Paris.

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