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LifeTakes
When I remember the special moments of my youth, I panic. What memories will my children have?

By Esther Heller

Profiles
A woman who was a shining light to so many, Bubby’s greatness stemmed from 96 years of overcoming challenges and never losing sight of her life’s purpose

By Esther Leah Kork

On Topic
On Purim, Esther Hamalkah reminds us of the strength that lies in silence

By Esther Ilana Rabi

Family First Feature
If there aren’t enough societal problems? We make ’em up. Here, our columnists tackle some of the most pressing issues of the day

By Bracha Stein

Fiction
A choose-your-own-adventure tale

By Elisheva Appel

Moving Forward
My mouth dropped and I stared at him, stunned. I couldn’t think of a coherent response

By Estie Samson

Musings
I wondered if this scene of chaos was what Purim was supposed to look like

By Tova Traub

Rocking Horse
Heavens, did the Alliance not send her someone who could speak a normal language?

By Leah Gebber

Day in the Life
Zev Elman runs the Flatbush Music Clinic in Brooklyn, New York

By Rachel Bachrach

EndNote
We asked a panel of prominent Jewish music lovers to give us a glimpse into their personal soundtracks

By Riki Goldstein

Text Messages
I’ve got all I’ll ever need because He’s the One who’s given it to me, is the only path to simchah

By Eytan Kobre

The Moment
Here is my relationship with comedy. I hope no frogs are harmed in the process

By Dovid Bashevkin

Risk Factor
“I can’t do it,” he said. “I’m too embarrassed.” He was staring at me defiantly

By Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan

All I Ask
"I have nowhere else to be. Last night I slept in Gan Ha’atzmaut — if you call that sleeping. I nearly froze”

By Ruti Kepler