issue 110 page 14The Varied Faces of Forgiveness - Facing the Challenge of Mechilah By Rabbi Yaakov Adler, LCSW
This is the time of forgiveness, when all Jews are urged to wipe their slates clean and obtain forgiveness for their sins. Yet it’s not always so simple to forgive people who’ve hurt us. Family First’s Rabbi Yaakov Adler gives us a view behind the scenes, explaining why forgiveness can be so challenging, and shares some pointers to help us overcome the difficulty
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Rosh HaShanah wouldn’t be Rosh HaShanah without apples dipped in honey. But when did gourd, leeks, and black-eyed peas become a part of the holiday menu? Family First samples the world of simanim — the symbolic foods we eat before the Yom Tov meal — and other customs for welcoming the New Year
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When a car accident left her young husband with a traumatic brain injury, Rebbetzin Shifra Rabenstein’s dreams for the future were shattered. Now she is reassembling the pieces, with Hashem’s guidance.
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How many times have you said yes to yet another request, while deep inside, you longed to say no? How, and when, to say no — without the guilt trip
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It’s the ultimate form of kibud av v’eim, the most wonderful way to repay our parents for all they’ve done on our behalf. Yet while the concept of Zeidy or Bubbie moving in sounds idyllic, the fact is that such a move is no simple matter. Family First examines the potential rewards and pitfalls of the decision to welcome an elderly member into the family home
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As summer vacation comes to an end, silence and order are returning to homes across the globe — except for those homes that play host to the phenomenon of homeschooling. This innovative educational approach — where the parents serve as teachers and the family home substitutes for a schoolhouse — enjoys a diverse following among the global frum community. Riva Pomerantz talks to several satisfied homeschoolers, who share their tips, methodology, and some fascinating stories