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A Warm Corner in Flatbush
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A Shul in the Congo
Debbie Bensaid (née Bentolila)
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Little Shul on the Prairie
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Driven to Make the Minyan
Rabbi Ilan Feldman
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I of the Storm: Chapter 20
I pinched myself. Could it be that the entire Shafer crew is cooperating, smiling — and genuinely happy? Could it be that our family portrait is not a complete farce?
Ilana Shafer
I of the Storm
I of the Storm: Chapter 19
So I’m not a tzadeikes, I shot back to my ever-present faultfinder. I haven’t got bottomless reservoirs of patience. But I’m not so bad, either
Ilana Shafer
The Gift of Forgiveness
Grave Apology
“Mr. Goldberg, I’m sorry, but you broke our agreement. We cannot have you back anymore”
Malkie Schulman
The Gift of Forgiveness
Letting Go     
On one of my last days at the company, I was shocked when Jack approached me and shook my hand
Dovid Green
The Explainer
Gatekeeper   
In a surprising move, Israel has begun charging an entry fee for all visitors, including those from visa-exempt countries
Yaacov Lipszyc
The Explainer
The Houthis: Iran's Last Card 
Despite airstrikes by Israel, the United States, and other allies on Yemen, the Houthis remain a harrowing menace
Yaacov Lipszyc
Big Questions
Nailing the Job: WHAT ARE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS REALLY LOOKING FOR? 
It’s really important to work hard, and part of that is to invest in yourself.
Sabrina Brick
Big Questions
HOW CAN I CREATE A MORE MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE WORKPLACE?
A few things employers can do to help create a more meaningful — and profitable — workplace:
Avraham Markovich 
Cozey Serial
Who's Counting: Chapter 7
She’s looking down while she speaks, and I suddenly have the weirdest thought: She’s intimidated by me
Ariella Schiller
Cozey Serial
Who's Counting: Chapter 6
She doesn’t recognize me. We’ve been in school together since kindergarten and She. Doesn’t. Recognize Me
Ariella Schiller
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