Is there anything I can do?
I’m meeting someone I haven’t seen for a while. It’s obvious that he or she is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It’s not only the lack...
Women In Business // Rifka Lebowitz
The adage “Got lemons? Make lemonade!” is an apt beginning to Rifka Lebowitz’s story. When she was 12 years old, her family moved from...
Construction // There’s a reason it’s called “tikkunim”
“You walk on the plank like this,” says the contractor, demonstrating for my benefit. “Plank” is a generous term for the thin piece of...
House for Sale // How could I refuse my mother’s offer?
When I saw three missed calls from my mother within a span of 15 minutes, I knew something was up.
“Hi, Mommy,” I panted, holding...
To Babysit or Not–That Is the Question
Ihave two daughters as different as chalk and cheese. While I love them both to pieces, the problem is that I am much more...
Giving Him a Voice // My baby‘s condition was deteriorating and the doctors had...
My story began during an especially hectic time in my life. My oldest son had just gotten engaged, only weeks before my due date....
A Message From Beyond // A year after the murder of Bat-Galim Shaar’s son,...
“Every night before going to sleep I take an inventory, caressing the faces of my children sleeping peacefully in their beds and thanking G-d...
The Pink Slip // I knew my friend was about to be fired
“Good morning,” I said as I stuck my head into my friend’s cubicle on the way to my desk. “Brrr... it sure is cold...
Electric People // Do I Really Have The Power To Change The Electromagnetic Fields...
How was Yom Tov?” my neighbor called out as our carts passed in the kosher market. She was obviously hoping for the usual shopping-aisle...
Women In Business // Efrat Libfroind
Getting to meet Efrat Libfroind is a delicious opportunity. Hailed as “The High Priestess of Kosher Cuisine” by Haaretz, the renowned pastry chef is...
