The Fine Art of Survival

Barbara Bensoussan

Artist, author, and Holocaust survivor, Lola Lieber, has packed several lives into one lifetime. Her story spans continents, generations, and an array of emotions.

Preemie Care: Outside of the Box

Yocheved Lavon

Premature births are on the rise, and thanks to medical advances, survival rates have increased dramatically. Yet, beyond the actual science of neonatal care, studies have shown that an individualized and family-oriented approach in the immediate weeks following delivery can provide conditions that foster healthy brain development at the sensitive newborn stage, and may promise a better prognosis down the road.

Decoding Your Nature

Tzivi Zuckerman

Why do people act the way they do? What makes a person unique? Personality-type systems can help you delve into these questions — and teach you a lot about everyone in your life, including yourself.

The Nest

Shoshana Schwartz

I opened the shutters and sunshine exploded in my face. The heat attacked my arms, and the scent of summer crept up my nose. I breathed deeply. “Morning, Michal. Sleep well?” I turned to face Gavi. “Not exactly.” “What does that mean?” I knew it would sound silly. “The light from the digital clock kept me awake.” Gavi half-grinned, half-frowned. “You could have moved the clock, you know.” “I was too tired to get up.” Feminine logic, perhaps, but the truth.

Conversations

What’s in a Name?
Shoshana Friedman “What does Writer X have to say this week?”

Atonement — Fake and Real
Yonoson Rosenblum White confessionals and faux rituals

Four Walls Coming Full Circle
Eytan Kobre All the while, there’s been a relationship in the offing...

And Yet We Smile
Yisroel Besser We are the nation that toils to be happy at all costs

Out of This World
Rabbi Henoch Plotnick Dirshu Hashem b’himatzo — we are in Hashem’s company now...

Steven and Jonathan Litton
Rachel Bachrach The co-owners of Litton Sukkah, based in Lawrence, NY

Tali Messing
Moe Mernick Tali Messing, engineering manager at Facebook Tel Aviv

Sick Note
Jacob L. Freedman “Of course, Dr. Freedman. Machul, machul, machul”

Avoiding Health Columns Can Be Good for You
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman Only one reliable guide for good health: our Torah

Endnote: Side Notes
Riki Goldstein Most Jewish music industry entertainers have side profes...

Me, Myself, and Why
Faigy Peritzman Where there’s no heart and no love, there’s no point

Can’t Do It Without You
Sarah Chana Radcliffe When you step up to the plate, you build your home team

Eternal Joy
Mrs. Elana Moskowitz The joy of Succos is the fruit of spiritual victory

The Appraiser: Part III
D. Himy, M.S. CCC-SLP and Zivia Reischer Make sure your child knows his strengths

Hidden Special Needs
Rena Shechter You won’t see his special needs, but don’t deny them

Dear Wealthy Friend
Anonymous There’s no need for guilt. I am truly happy for you