The US has recently put more sanctions on Iran to stop them from developing nuclear power. What are sanctions, and what are they for?
Unfortunately, at that moment both brothers turned around — at exactly the same time — to see how close the dog was
The Real Me
We had a class siyum with doughnuts. Everyone was so excited to have a special treat, while we just had to sit and watch
The king could plainly sense the jealousy and dislike his son felt toward his Jewish adviser. “I truly never understood what you have against him”
Teen Fiction
Of course I understand. I’ll put on an exemplary show, I’ll play the part well; a well-behaved teenager whose world has just come crashing down
Bricks and Ladders
I swallow hard, and it occurs to me for the first time, that I just might be out of my league here
LifeTakes
If it was a matter of right or wrong, it would be simpler. But nothing is right or wrong these days; everything has six sides and three opinions
The Gatekeeper's Daughter
“Nu, b’emes… what’s there to moichel? You can only do what you’re told. The Tzaddik knows what he’s doing”
Center Stage
“Bubby’s not actually her grandmother. She’s my father’s mother.” As she saw the confused looks around her, she added, “Huvy’s my half-sister, didn’t you know?”
Care to Join
I noticed her torn jeans, multiple piercings, and the tattoo that snaked up her arm. Then she spoke. “If you’re going to the Kotel can you daven for my mother?”
Windows
The apartment creaks with ghosts of potential. Laughter may waft in from outside, but has never once filled his own home
I dare me
He bought me flowers and I made his favorite foods, but the warmth wasn’t there. We were just going through the motions
