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Globetrotter Moshe Klein’s journey of history and mystery in Portugal
Sandy Eller
The Great Beyond
A Southeast Asian country currently in the midst of a civil war whose Jewish population can be counted on just one hand
Sandy Eller
If Only You Knew
"There’s a conception out there that policemen walk around shooting wantonly. In my experience and training, that’s hardly the truth"
Chaya Inselburg
Always in Season
How holiday businesses stay lucrative year-round
Rochel Burstyn
Always in Season
How holiday businesses stay lucrative year-round
Rochel Burstyn
Portal to the Potential Me: Elul 5784
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul... an exploration of the yeshivah — past and present, form and function, haven and home
Riki Goldstein
Portal to the Potential Me: Elul 5784
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul... an exploration of the yeshivah — past and present, form and function, haven and home
Yehuda Geberer
Power Plays
The human drama fueling Israel’s election story
Mishpacha Staff
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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Shas has stormed back, jumping from nine to 11 seats in the elections 
Gedalia Guttentag
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I did it. I made doughnuts and latkes and just like in the song, I served it at the Chanukah candles burning bright.

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My son could not enjoy the beautiful, bright yellow fish with the willowy fins

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I take comments personally, when I should’ve learned from my single years that people’s comments are a fact of life

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Being the heroic torchbearer of Torah learning doesn’t always ignite a second grader’s soul

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But you see, I could handle boys. I would raise boys. Real boys

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