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Family First Feature
Four key insights into building a successful second marriage — and insights from those who've done it

By Chany Friedman

SisterSchmooze
Whatever the nature of any encounter, we posit that it results in some sort of Newtonian reaction, that it has some sort of impact on our lives

By Marcia Stark Meth / Emmy Leah Stark Zitter / Miriam Stark Zakon

Sidekick
I try my best to keep things calm. My kids go for last-minute panic

By Hadassa Swerds

Family First Inbox
“Ozempic became the new wonder weight loss drug because some so-called influencers and secular stars touted it on social media”

By Family First Readers

Family Tempo
I can’t believe I’m missing your funeral. I can’t believe you’re having a funeral. I can’t believe I didn’t get to say goodbye

By Miriam Milstein

A Better You
Getting to the core of who we are takes thought and may sometimes require deep inner work

By Family First Contributors

Musings
When my oldest was born, it took several months for me to realize that I was quite a few marbles short of a full bag

By Chaya Reiss

Family First Serial
“Eliyahu, if it is my time, then it will come whether or not I am building a wall. The angel of death has his own calendar"

By Leah Gebber

Shul with a View
While sitting quietly in the back, I learned more about what kavod haTorah means than I had gleaned the entire Shabbos

By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman

From My Table
My own bottle collection consists of a mayo-based dressing and an olive-oil-based dressing at all times. Here’s a favorite.

By Chanie Nayman

Worldview
The NYT’s anti-chassidic campaign isn’t over, given that, thus far, only the victims have voiced serious complaint

By Gedalia Guttentag

Full ‘n Free
We all want a full-looking Shabbos table with lots of foods in different colors and textures. “Separating your salads” is a great hack for creating a plentiful and nourishing Shab ...

By Rorie Weisberg

Jr. Fiction
Margalit looks into her cousin’s eyes. “You say that like you think I’m weird. I’m telling you, I just saw the tiger and—”

By Malka Winner

LifeTakes
Were we really supposed to walk on these spiky lengths of steel?

By P. Diamond