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Family First Feature
Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis’s last legacy and lessons. Exclusive excerpt

By Rivki Silver

I'm Stuck
My mentor’s approach feels more hashkafically correct, but my therapist’s attitude seems more practical and helpful

By Faigy Peritzman

Sidekick
After the Great Parking Space Hunt begins the Empty Shopping Cart Search

By Rachel Newton

Family First Inbox
“I credit my ‘entitled’ childhood and G-d-given gifts with the ability to embrace the challenges and remain sane”

By Family First Readers

Family Tempo
If I’d never really liked my sister, could I still step up for her daughter?

By Bashie Lisker

A Better You
Unfortunately, teenagers and young adults may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious inquiring about acne treatments

By Family First Contributors

Musings
“You’re just a misanthrope,” he continued. “So it’s really not your fault.” He laughed

By Russy Tendler

Family First Serial
“You are not a young woman, but you do not rest. You scheme and arrange and move people around like pieces on a chessboard, here only to do your bidding”

By Leah Gebber

Jolly Solly
“Duckies!” he said. “Tatty duck! Mommy duck! Baby ducks!”

By R. Atkins

Family First Serial
Of all the Hi Sweeties her mother had pulled, this one sure was the kicker

By Chava Meisels

Normal
“Mostly I’m studying with — Kayla. My sister.” The words are strange and weighty on her tongue

By Rochel Samet

Parshah
Why does the Torah specifically emphasize the nisyonos of Avraham?

By Faigy Peritzman

Halachah
Shulchan Aruch rules that when one builds a home, he needs to leave a square amah (approx. 22 x 22 inches) in an unfinished state as a zeicher l’Churban

By Rabbi Doniel Neustadt

The Current
Now that Mayor Eric Adams had declared all-out war on rats, one heimish exterminator is waiting for them to enlist his help

By Yochonon Donn