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Sometimes it’s the detours that remind us Who forms man’s footsteps and watches over His nation
Sarah Massry
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“Your acceptance of your situation is very refreshing. We don’t always have to know the end"
Estie Samson
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"There aren’t so many people like me around here and I’m looking to make a new friend”
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"One thing most definitely does need fixing. And that is the absence of empathy and respect for an entire demographic"
C. Saphir
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Believe me — I promise you that I’m constantly questioning: Why was I worthy of this miracle?
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The demands on the modern-day religious woman pull her in 30 different directions at all times. We move on to the next task without finishing the first
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I researched until I felt like I had an accurate grasp of the studies and concerns. And I came to the conclusion that tackling this topic directly is important — and impossible.
Aliza Feder
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Right then and there, I decided there was something I could do
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The Change That Lasted
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