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On Topic
What triggers and exacerbates self-consciousness — and how can you overcome it?

By Miriam Bloch

SisterSchmooze
Whether a first is exhilarating or alarming, fabulous or fearsome, one thing is clear: Firsts remain fixed in our memory

By Marcia Stark Meth / Emmy Leah Stark Zitter / Miriam Stark Zakon

Fiction
“You need to keep your sense of humor in these situations,” I repeat in a high-pitched, nasal voice. Hah

By Gila Arnold

Moving Forward
“The interviewer called her and told her I’m accepted. They feel I’m the perfect fit and chose me as the one they want!”

By Estie Samson

Musings
Why in the world can’t I part with this piece of bread?

By Elisheva Schapiro

Windows
An important shopping tip: Don’t bring boys to clothing stores. Go alone and buy pants in every size and style they can possibly wear

By Adina Soclof

Rocking Horse
Hannah lifts the stool and puts it down just to Sarah’s side. She opens the seat to see the music. Beethoven. Mozart. Wagner

By Leah Gebber

Yardsticks
It took me a second to absorb that. Mommy — I had a new son. This was all so strange

By Esty Heller

All I Ask
“But you know, Bugi, these pampered people have hard times, too”

By Ruti Kepler

Point of View
We’ve never paid much attention to the World Zionist Congress. What’s changed now?

By Rabbi Moshe Grylak zt"l

Someone Should...
Admittedly, accommodations are not always easy and can oftentimes complicate matters

By Mrs. Rivkie Feiner