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Family First Feature
As the school year comes to a close, 12 women tell us about the teachers who made a difference

By Family First Contributors

Family First Inbox
"Mommy, I can’t be perfect. You’ve placed me on a pedestal that I only ever dream of reaching"

By Family First Readers

Family Tempo
I’m a broken butterfly, stuck in my cocoon

By B. Kirsch

A Better You
How do we ace this in-law relationship dynamic? In a line: Establish healthy boundaries while showing respect and love

By Family First Contributors

Sidekick
I know that you know that I know that you know that we’re all just doing the best we can over here

By Hadassah Swerds

Musings
I knew there would be challenges, but “pick me, pick me — count me in!”

By Adina Dreyfuss

Windows
Suddenly I felt a rush of gratitude, dizzyingly strong, for the life Hashem has given me

By Mimi Mandel

Family First Serial
She is beginning to see: All who are here are Muslim, but some are more Muslim than others

By Leah Gebber

The Current
Ukraine's Jewish soldiers battle on despite the odds

By Gedalia Guttentag

For the Record
Rav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (1740–1809) is one of the most beloved figures in the annals of the chassidic movement

By Dovi Safier and Yehuda Geberer

The Moment
Why did specifically Shevet Zevulun deserve the blessing of simchah?

By Shmuel Botnick and Yosef Herz

The Moment
Readers share their own memorable gifts, those that hit the spot and those that missed by a mile

By Shmuel Botnick and Yosef Herz

Standing Ovation
You’re probably wondering who actually calls me Ding. Well, basically just about everyone

By Dovid Nachman Golding

Screenshot
The most professional writers are the most receptive to feedback

By Shoshana Friedman