How many people attend your Purim seuda? 10? 20? 30? What’s it like to host a seuda with double or triple that number of guests? Four woman from across the globe share the nuts and bolts of how to host a seuda that rivals Achashverosh’s (or at least tries to) and still smile to tell the tale
In much the same way that we refer to our secular brothers and sisters as “not-yet frum,” I look at my new 8-quart Farberware (and I have had many over the years) as “not-yet fleishig.”
What’s the secret to living a more content, joyful life? Researchers, psychologists, and other happiness hunters have been trying to figure that out. Here are some of the strategies they turned up
For many years, two sisters never revealed to anyone that their mother was…different. That she never cooked or cleaned, not even for Shabbos. That verbal and physical abuse were everyday events. Decades later, they finally discovered that their mother was suffering from an agonizing mental illness
Whether it’s the fulfillment of a dream or an unexpected detour, most full-time kiruv professionals go into kiruv thinking they will do it for just a few years. Some women, though, have discovered that kiruv isn’t just a short break from “real life” — it’s a long-term commitment that gives life real meaning. At this year’s Women in Kiruv (WIK) Conference, a few of them shared their stories and their secrets
It’s not a disease. It’s a medical condition — and one that’s relatively easy to live with. Kids and teens with type 1 diabetes take us into the world of blood testing, carb-counting, and emunah-building.
