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Hadassah Steinman
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Risa Rotman
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Rivka Streicher
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Mindy Gross
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Aidel Loeb
Oneg Shabbos
Now that he was in the Czar’s army, he knew he’d take revenge and right the injustice done by none other than his own brother
Yeruchem Yitzchak Landesman
Oneg Shabbos
For the sake of saving a life, said Rav Chaim HaLevi of Brisk, we must try everything, even something that goes against logic, even on Yom Kippur
Yeruchem Yitzchak Landesman
A Stone’s Throw
“Something happened today and I need your advice. Would I be able to come over to your house and show you something?”
Faigy Gold
A Stone’s Throw
As I passed, I nodded hello and even ventured a “Chodesh tov.” He looked at me, and suddenly held up his hand. The whole line stopped
Faigy Gold
Connections
The client is there for therapy, not for buying herself a friend
Sarah Chana Radcliffe M. Ed. C. Psych.
Connections
I’m failing at making my kids happy. What am I doing wrong?
Sarah Chana Radcliffe M. Ed. C. Psych.
SisterSchmooze
Time travel isn’t possible. Or is it? What about mental time travel?
Marcia Stark Meth / Emmy Leah Stark Zitter / Miriam Stark Zakon
SisterSchmooze
We move out of our comfort zone, bemoan no-parking zones, and drive in a family no-fly zone
Marcia Stark Meth / Emmy Leah Stark Zitter / Miriam Stark Zakon
House of Mirrors
One year later, Laylee smiles… I’m going to enjoy this, she thinks to herself
Rachael Lavon
House of Mirrors
“If you really want to make a difference, the great Laylee Beloff should blog about making meaningful connections with family members, no matter their size or school”
Rachael Lavon
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I want to shout, “Can you all please move? Can I go ahead of all of you? I need to buy something for my sister to eat”

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