Family First Editor's Letter
While working on our “Impressions” theme, I found myself thinking about that cholent
Family First Feature
Rebbetzin Chaya Ausband lived with faith, intense joy, and boundless appreciation for Torah
Impressions
She’ll deny it, but it was always an imbalanced relationship. Chaya was the mashpia and I was the mekabel
Impressions
It’s been over 20 years since that summer. But I’ve never forgotten Henchi and her kindness
Impressions
I wondered if it was time to take on something I had an aversion to — physical exercise
Impressions
Years ago, you crossed paths, and something changed. Her hands warmed your essence, left an imprint upon your soul. 7 writers sought out the women who changed them
Impressions
In 2020 we recognize “so normal” as authentic. That was Miri. No pretenses, no apologies, no straining
Staff Room
Orly from Traditions on Avenue M in Flatbush says to put some pennies into the water. They help the flowers last longer.
Impressions
I began to look at the people she was helping: people who were willing to give up their liberty to live as religious Jews
Outlook
Mashiach can only come from a seed other than the one that gave birth to Kayin
Family First Feature
“Why am I smiling instead of crying? Because emunah is simchah and simchah is emunah"
Second Thoughts
If bad is contagious, is it not possible that good is also contagious?
