My Daughter is Being Bullied // How far should we go to...
We live on a beautiful cul-de-sac with nice houses and manicured lawns. The people in the neighborhood give a tremendous amount of tzedakah and...
High Expectations // Is there really such a thing as “perfect”?
I’ve always thought of myself as having a relaxed, chilled-out personality. My kids look cute, but last season’s fashions are fine. My house is...
Dreams and Dignity // Visions of her grandmother pushed Chana Leah Schlisselfeld to...
Women in Business:
Chana Leah Schlisselfeld
When Chana Leah Schlisselfeld saw an ad for wigs from China, she figured it was worth a try. Where else...
Fiction // Protection Program
The gunshot rang out so loudly in the busy diner on 33rd and Broadway that the chattering voices of the busy lunch crowd instantly...
How to Design Spaces // That create good memories
Women in Business:
Blima Ehrentreu
Blima Ehrentreu is a treasure hunter, coaxing beauty from raw materials. When faced with limitations, she looks for ways to adapt...
A Life in Chinuch // Rebbetzin Chana Davis
For Rebbetzin Chana Davis, it was a small decision that changed the course of her life.
“I was born in England,” she begins. “My father,...
Passive-Aggressive // The dichotomy that destroys relationships
What surprises me is how much it still surprises me. After all, I know exactly what to expect from her.
It actually took me years...
Inner Bliss // Beyond the promise of self-care products
I often see advertisements for products that promise “self-care,” but experience has taught me that true self-care does not result from anything we can purchase.
The...
Unintended Consequences // A Cautionary Medical Tale
Last summer I was incapacitated for several months by a strange illness.
Everything was fine as I set about cleaning my home for Pesach. On...
Yitzchok’s Toy Box // A boy’s special life has inspired his mother...
When Chavi Sheffield was expecting her fifth child, she found out, at 24 weeks, that his limbs measured below the third percentile. The doctor...
