The Three Weeks // A time of pain and mourning
There’s no better time to discuss life in galut than now, during the Three Weeks—to understand what lies behind all of the hardships we...
We’re all in this together // Why the nuclear family isn’t enough
“Ima, can you sign this paper?”
“Ima! I don’t have any pants!”
“Ima, I said that I get the Cheerios first, and he’s finishing them!”
The following...
Missing in Action: My friends’ efforts to protect me went awry
When I was single, I never missed a friend’s wedding.
My classmates and I were a tight-knit group. We grew up together in our small...
The No-Good Goodmans: They were flashy and ostentatious. Who needed them to move onto...
As soon as Bella woke up, she knew it was going to be a bad day. She knew this because the rain was coming...
An Honest Transaction: A surprising benefit of integrity
Mrs. Galandauer had flown to the United States from London to attend a simchah. As her visit drew to a close, Mrs. Galandauer decided...
The Silent Killer: My doctor didn’t expect me to live this long
“I suppose you know why you’re here,” the young doctor said. “Yes,” I replied. “I’ve got pancreatic cancer.” I’d had no tests, no biopsy...
Aloft for My Father: Visiting my father during the coronavirus outbreak can require special...
The flight from Israel to Paris was four and a half hours long.
Several businessmen in masks, and a young couple, also wearing masks, stood...
A Dignified Nation: Every human being must be treated with respect
As Torah Jews, we are a dignified nation. This is not something that has to be preached to us; it is us. Hakadosh Baruch...
Just Ask: A summer gets off to a good start
Back in December 2019, Samantha Wiseman got a phone call from her local JCC. They were offering a special program: If you signed up...
An Itch In Time Saves Nine: Why was I having these mysterious symptoms?
I start the climb up Rechov Yirmiyahu with the double stroller, filled with heavy grocery bags as well as offspring, and my mind starts racing...
