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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
Mishpacha Contributors
Naming Myself
Choosing an Identity 
Most of us are given our Jewish names at birth. But sometimes, we gain our name later in life. 3 accounts
Rikki Silver
Naming Myself
Mother Knows Best 
Most of us are given our Jewish names at birth. But sometimes, we gain our name later in life. 3 accounts
Rochel Samet
First of All
First of All: Chapter 15
I might be out of a job soon, but yes, sisters, I’m fine
Ariella Schiller
First of All
First of All: Chapter 14
"I am — wait for it — going to turn off notifications on the Sisters chat group”
Ariella Schiller
F is for Friendship
Why Work Hard?
“But, but….” I sounded like the sputtering last cup of soda in a slush machine. “That doesn’t make any sense,” I finally said
Ruchama Schnaidman
F is for Friendship
F is for Friendship
Tzivi wasn’t the writer, I thought. I glanced around the classroom. That left twenty-two other girls. Well, twenty-one because it wasn’t Penina
Ruchama Schnaidman
5 to 9
Work/Life solutions with Moe Mernick
As we wrap up this column (for now), the team at Mishpacha felt that the best possible candidate for a final interview would be me
Moe Mernick
5 to 9
Work/Life Solutions with Yoni Palmer
"Writing a book when you’re depressed is one serious challenge. But I knew it had to be done, that it was something that could benefit the tzibbur"
Moe Mernick
Light Years Away
Light Years Away: Dear Readers...
It seems that many readers missed the essence of the story
Ruti Kepler
Light Years Away
Light Years Away: Chapter 68
Her son looks at her directly. He’d gone to speak with his father, not with her. He’d intentionally come while she was out
Ruti Kepler
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Rush of Joy

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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

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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