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Off the Couch
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Off the Couch
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Off the Couch
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Off the Couch
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Off the Couch
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Now We're Talking
On simchah burnout, sticky scenarios, and being the fall guy
Sara Eisemann
Now We're Talking
“When we start at Chapter 26, we have no idea what happened in the 25 previous chapters”
Sara Eisemann
World Travelers
Scotland seemed like a great choice — majestic castles, gorgeous scenery, charming culture, and numerous distilleries (where liquor is manufactured)
Rabbi Alport
World Travelers
After being cooped up at home for months due to Covid, we really wanted a change of scenery
Rabbi Alport
Inbox
“Adopting a victim mentality is ultimately harmful to us — spiritually, emotionally, and communally”
Mishpacha Readers
Inbox
“If I pursue fleeting pleasures and passing thrills, I miss discovering the source of continuous joy: my own soul” — Hadar Goldin Hy"d
Mishpacha Readers
Pearls of Wisdom   
We can learn from Batsheva to mentally “bow” before Hashem’s Will, to accept His supremacy before making any requests
Family First Contributors
Pearls of Wisdom   
I was excited to find that the Alshich on our pasuk offers grounded and timeless wisdom on how to buy clothing
Family First Contributors
In the Arms of Rabi Shimon
Many people are justifiably pessimistic when it comes to the narcissistic patient. Family members who’ve given up on him lament, “He’s been an egomaniac for decades. Why would he suddenly change now?” Even therapists will throw up their hands and say, “There’s no working with someone like that. I don’t want to waste my time.”
Mishpacha Contributors
In the Arms of Rabi Shimon
We’re holding on, Tatteh. Listen to the hespedim, listen to the anguished voices as they praise You
Yisroel Besser
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