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The Gatekeeper's Daughter
Esther Teichtal
Shared Space
Gila Arnold
Care to Join
Leah Greene
Shared Space
Dov Haller
The Gatekeeper's Daughter
Esther Teichtal
Family Connections
My neighbors didn’t stop correcting their children. Should I say something to them?
Sarah Chana Radcliffe
Family Connections
Isn’t marriage for life, even when you’re not happy?
Sarah Chana Radcliffe
I read it for you
I’m an anxious person, so I keep a pillow stuffed with eight months’ worth of living expenses. It’s a little stiff , and the crinkly sound drives my wife crazy, but it helps me sleep better.
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin
I read it for you
Each morning, Mr. Market knocks on the door and offers his stock at a different price.
Dovid Bashevkin
Close Call
If you’re ashamed to tell people about the friendship, that’s an important sign that shows you don’t feel proud of it
Mrs. Chani Juravel
Close Call
The more time passed, the more clarity I gained about what the problem had been with this friendship in the first place. And in one word, the answer was, “extreme”
Devoiry Braunstein
Perspective
We all must have the courage to keep going, the humility to keep knowing, and the hearts to keep growing
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Perspective
“I know this is hard on you, Leah.” “Believe me, it is.” “Believe me I’d much rather be home now.” “That’s what… say, and any…” Leah’s reply is coming across garbled. Leibel heads for the other end of the sparse concrete yard, hoping the reception will be stronger. “Are you moichel me, Leah?” There’s a
Sidekick
This year our flight will be twice as long, and you had better believe that I double- and triple-checked our tickets
Hadassa Swerds
Sidekick
Okaaay. Somebody call the cops. This pack of five-year-olds is clearly up to no good
Hadassa Swerds
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Center Stage

“Bubby’s not actually her grandmother. She’s my father’s mother.” As she saw the confused looks around her, she added, “Huvy’s my half-sister, didn’t you know?”

By Gila Arnold

Care to Join

I noticed her torn jeans, multiple piercings, and the tattoo that snaked up her arm. Then she spoke. “If you’re going to the Kotel can you daven for my mother?”

By Leah Greene

Shared Space

Kivi had felt a stab of jealousy. He wanted to make l’chayims that way, with an expression of we-won’t-talk-about-it-on-Shabbos-but-we-really-have-big-things-going-on, cozy as Sitman and Lieber

By Dov Haller

Bricks and Ladders

I swallow hard, and it occurs to me for the first time, that I just might be out of my league here

By Ariella Schiller

Center Stage

“I should’ve worn a sheitel,” Gabriella muttered to Melanie, after receiving yet another appraising stare, this time from the purple-haired young woman

By Gila Arnold

The Gatekeeper's Daughter

The lady gives a great big guffaw. “Is that the best you can do? My Lukas was nigh near ready to get the gun with your dawdling

By Esther Teichtal