SisterSchmooze
We learned from our parents that wherever a Jew is, it’s always a good place to talk to our Father
Family Activities
Come one, come all, play one, play all! You can prepare these carnival booths for a Chanukah party, or do one activity each night at home with your family
Family Diary
"I get that she’s down because she’s single, but this kind of attitude is going to make sure she stays single!"
On your Mark
Alisa Minkin, MD, is a pediatrician and community health advocate who melds her medical background with her experience as a mother of a daughter with special needs
Family Tempo
“How do you do it? I mean don’t you feel stifled? Sweaty? Do you ever eat? I’ve never so much as seen you even adjust your mask”
Windows
Very quickly, after exactly seven days, and we’re told to get up, which is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life
Musings
Cold dread mingled with an absurd sense of validation at having my fears confirmed
The Moment
The petirah of Springfield Rosh Yeshivah Rav Elya Meir Sorotzkin hit talmidim and admirers particularly hard
Cut ‘n Paste
I tried, I really tried, but in my heart I knew I could only find happiness in Ponevezh
EndNote
"Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the talent it takes to write lyrics and combine them with a tune that really brings out the meaning of the song"
Text Messages
A story about a few words Reb Dovid once said, which captures so much of what made Reb Dovid the venerable personality he was
LifeTakes
My son could not enjoy the beautiful, bright yellow fish with the willowy fins
