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The Amazing Adventures of a Globe-Trotting, Treif-Spotting Kashrus Supervisor
Riki Goldstein
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Those Who Returned
Zivia Reischer
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On Being Therapized
Rivky Stone
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The Song of the Seder
Mishpacha Contributors
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Making Memories
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Concentric Circle
Concentrate
Already by Birchos haShachar I’ve remembered eight urgent things to do
Esther Sender
Concentric Circle
Siamese Souls
Separation is extremely complicated and highly dangerous in most cases — often one or both twins doesn’t make it.
Down to a Science
What Makes Fireflies Light Up?
It turns out that fireflies are way cooler than I ever imagined
Yael Zoldan
Down to a Science
What Are Freckles?  
To understand freckles, we need to learn a little bit about melanin
Yael Zoldan
Who Knows Eight: Chanukah Theme 5785
Who Knows Eight?
As we count our flames each night, do any of those numbers take on a life of their own?
Mishpacha Contributors
Podcast: Mars & Venus Leave Egypt
Mars & Venus Leave Egypt: Episode 3
Episode 3: What is true beauty?
Miriam Kosman
Podcast: Mars & Venus Leave Egypt
Mars & Venus Leave Egypt: Episode 2
Would you prefer to be the one taking the Jews out of Egypt...or Egypt out of the Jews?
Miriam Kosman
In the Balance
Feelings Aside
Our victory is that we don’t perpetuate the evil
Baruch S. Fertel, MD, MPA, FACEP
In the Balance
Playing Defense
Trust your doctor. But only believe in Hashem
Baruch S. Fertel, MD, MPA, FACEP
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Secret Service

There are many creative ways of helping our fellow Jews without compromising their dignity. Nine hidden acts of giving that lit up lives

By Riki Goldstein

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A Fitting Match

The intrepid women who work for gown gemachs or own gown rentals share a heartwarming collection of stories — and secrets of the trade

By Rifky Grossman

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Rush of Joy

Wedding in a whirlwind: When death loomed, they fast-forwarded joy

By Riki Goldstein

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Always Close to Home

What’s life like for the rabbi at your vacation destination?

By Barbara Bensoussan

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Fruit of Kindness

One small act, but it didn’t wither or fade. It took root and flourished, sprouting blossoms of its own. 15 readers share acts of giving

By Mishpacha Readers

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Winging It to the Holy Land

How a Mennonite family winged their way from a chicken farm to the chosen people

By Sharon Gelbach