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Family First Feature
Suzanne Dekel, an internationally recognized expert on artisanal dyeing, creates the most vibrant of hues from the most natural of sources

By Barbara Bensoussan

Family First Feature
For some women, there’s a pebble on the road to success: chronic and/or mental illness. Four women share their stories

By Chani Kahan

The Conversation Continues
“I’ve been married for 20 years, and for most of that time, starting from when my oldest was about two years old, I, too, struggled with this”

By Family First Readers

Family First Inbox
“For whatever it’s worth, my respect for you and other baalei teshuvah (and geirim) is exceedingly great. I’m in awe of your sacrifice”

By Family First Readers

A Better You
There may be comfort in knowing that rarely does someone live in a permanent state of limbo

By Family First Contributors

War Diaries
There’s no doubt; school has undergone a series of subtle transformations

By Shoshana Lesser

Family Tempo
Avy Reid's journey took her from Nigeria to Jerusalem

By Rivka Streicher

Windows
I didn’t know where to put the emotions, and so I put them, and those envelopes, away for another time

By Racheli Lebovics

On Site
Reb Ahron Hoberman embraces a unique, ageless art, finding deeper meaning amid a striking light show

By Pinchas Friedlander

EndNote
If SIMCHA LEINER is the one serenading the young couple down, you’re in for a treat

By Riki Goldstein

Screenshot
It’s been 1,000 issues on the balance beam, trying to get it all right

By Shoshana Friedman

Recipes
These cookies take some time to prepare, but they’re well worth the effort

By Efrat Libfroind

Family First Serial
Dini did not voice the words that were screaming inside. Why not me? Why wasn’t I good enough for this position?

By Gila Arnold

Like a Local
It’s a bochur spot, famous for their insane cholent.

By Chavi Feldman