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Esther Ottensoser
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Esther Ottensoser
Out of Step
The resilience she’s built up from overcoming her pain will help her go so far
Ariella Schiller
Out of Step
"I kind of had a crash course this year in growing up. You won’t know this, Deeny-beany, but I used to dance"
Ariella Schiller
Make It Work
Meet five women who’ve found careers that keep them on their feet and in action
Miriam Milstein
Make It Work
Four women who got their dream career down to a science
Miriam Milstein
5 Things to Know About
There very rarely is an easy or simple “blended family”
Shoshana Itzkowitz
5 Things to Know About
It’s really no different than telling someone in a wheelchair that she should move faster because she’s in your way.
Facets
“You find it easy to make friends?” Chana asked me sincerely. “I know how to be friendly, but a friend… I haven’t made one in a long time”
Esther Kurtz
Facets
Was it possible to make a friend in two weeks? Maybe I can get Rafi to change the terms. I really, really wanted to go
Esther Kurtz
Off the Record
Everyone has their favorite songs, but have you ever wondered about the people who actually create their own music — the singers, composers, producers, lyricists?
Rochel Burstyn
Off the Record
Up close and personal with some famous Jr. personalities
Chaya Rosen
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Text and Styling by Hsther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger With Rosh Hashanah falling out on Labor Day this year, going back to school is going to be hectic!! Here are some fun and easy ways to send your kids off to school — this week or at any other time of year. Fun with

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by hudi Greenberger Although the focus of Rosh Hashanah should, of course, be on our tefillos, here are some small touches that can make the Yom Tov meals special for your family. People often share how much these small touches enhance their children’s simchas Yom Tov. Here’s our

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger One of my very first Plate Art articles, back in the summer of 2011, was a watermelon cake. I decided to update it with these refreshing and eye-catching watermelon log cakes. Sometimes it’s nice not to feel guilty about eating a slice of cake! You

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and Styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger Tap into the bounty of summer corn and bring smiles to your family and friends as you honor your grads or just enjoy a fun hair-cutting activity for any occasion. Display these at your next barbecue. When you’re ready to eat, remove the rest of

By Esther Ottensoser

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Text and styling by Esther Ottensoser Photography by Hudi Greenberger In my house, I never say, “Don’t play with your food,” because really, it’s so fun! Edible crafts are great for beating boredom, developing fine motor skills, and of course for celebrating special Yamim Tovim. I have a quote hanging in my kitchen that says,

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Bringing a three-year-old boy wrapped in a tallis to a cheder to lick honey off the alef-beis letters is one of the most beautiful and pure minhagim there is. Add a honey stick and an alef-beis chart to your upsheren pekaleh so all the children can join in the sweetness. Alternately,

By Esther Ottensoser