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The Sheitel and the Shtreimel: a Hirsute Conversation
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Baruch Atah: Another Look
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A Bank and a Brachah
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Oblivious to the Obvious
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
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The Rav and the Gaon
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Teen Feature
Teens Talk About... Growth Mindset
Teens' insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how they find and create inspiration in daily life
Bashie Lisker
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We sat down with a few principals from various schools to hear about the ins and outs of their job
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About-Face
Reaching for the High Notes
In the spirit of V’nahafoch hu, Mishpacha contributors share the axioms they were sure of…until they weren’t
Rabbi Avrohom Neuberger
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Going Home
In the spirit of V’nahafoch hu, Mishpacha contributors share the axioms they were sure of…until they weren’t
Yael Schuster
Press Pass
Press Pass: Featuring Amir Tibon, correspondent for Haaretz in Washington
“There is an urge to tweet or post on Facebook every small thought, every unverified development. It’s good entertainment, but it’s not good journalism”
Omri Nahmias
Summer Job
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Those short jobs that helped shape and mold the adults we are today
Mishpacha Contributors
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Waiting It Out
Waitressing required a completely different skill set than passing AP exams and Regents
Barbara Bensoussan
In His Own Words
Pick of the Day
Florist Amerique Ashear of Lakewood is happy to share his tips
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I do not believe that this poster represents the views of most nonobservant Israelis

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I stood there frozen in place, frustrated and indignant. What pathetic mindset would choose this venue as a postal branch?

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