The Gatekeeper's Daughter
“Yay, Daina! You haven’t been here in, like, foreverrrr!” Daina smiles and edges her way past the intimidating woman at the door
On Topic
While punishment was once de rigueur, today many parents question the efficacy of harsh consequences. What place do they have in a Torah home?
Family Tempo
Hashem, how can you do this to me? I thought. I’m Your daughter, You’re my father! Is this the way to treat a daughter? I don’t deserve this!
Windows
I was resentful. I was desperate. So I did the most rational thing: l urged my husband to somehow be less awesome.
Musings
I realized there was a drama being played out that had nothing to do with the music or the dancing or even the wedding
Care to Join
I checked the time. By now, my husband should have taken off. I dialed his number anyway. Of course, his phone was off
Center Stage
“Why didn’t I ever realize what a nerd you are?” Gabriella lifted herself up into a sitting position and rolled her eyes affectionately at her sister
LifeTakes
When she stayed with us, the sounds of her schmoozing with my mother was our early wakeup call, and the conversations continued way past bedtime
