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I Never Thought I’d Spend My Money on…      
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Irons and Fires and Tears, Oh My! 
Penina Steinbruch
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There’s a Time and Place for Everything
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ChatGPT Will See You Now 
Sarah Chana Radcliffe
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Newcomers 
Shoshana Gross
The Struggle Is the Goal
The Struggle Is the Goal: Driven to the Edge 
We each have our own private quests, those goals we tried — or keep trying — to achieve. As we struggle and strive, the process becomes its own destination
Ahuva Holzer
The Struggle Is the Goal
The Struggle Is the Goal: Got a Match
We each have our own private quests, those goals we tried — or keep trying — to achieve. As we struggle and strive, the process becomes its own destination
Yosef Zoimen
Israel Election Special
When Almost Doesn't Count
Eight reflections in the aftermath of the third elections
Yossi Elituv
Israel Election Special
Crazy People, Get Off the Roofs
So, who won? Depends who you ask
Yisrael Yoskovitz
Connection Everywhere: Yom Kippur Theme 5783
Istanbul Airport: Yom Kippur 5772
“Please come with me,” she begged. “It’ll be a one-time thing — and the trip won’t last more than 24 hours”
Sarah Pardes
Connection Everywhere: Yom Kippur Theme 5783
A Nursing Home in Yerushalayim: Yom Kippur 5761
It wouldn’t be easy to both fast and care for my father the entire day. So, the zechus of the mitzvah fell on me
Sarah Pardes
Bakeaways
Cheesecake Cookies
I figured I’d try to pack all my favorite flavors of a classic cheesecake slice into a bite-size portion
Faigy Grossmann
Bakeaways
Blueberry-Corn Muffins
While corn muffins have similar ingredients, they’re sweeter than corn bread
Faigy Grossmann
Game On!
Attracted to Magnets
Think beyond your fridge. Many doors, dishwashers, or other household items have a large magnetic surface
Chanie Nayman
Game On!
Wood You?
This month, we’re rallying around all things wood, namely, popsicle sticks, to bring the trees indoors
Chanie Nayman
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From kiddush tables to classroom prizes, frum life is saturated with sweets. Can we rethink our sugar-filled celebrations and classrooms?

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