Magazine Feature
The National Spelling Bee is held every year. In 2018, about 11 million kids took part in local contests
Jolly Solly
I’m not wasting a single second on spelling,” declared Fishel. “Who cares how a word is spelled? As long as you can read it, it’s good enough”
Story Time
“Because it’s dangerous to sail the Queen Elizabeth and I don’t want to hear about your death the next time you leave for another voyage”
Crisscross
I understand that she wants to tell me something. I stroke her hand and force myself to be patient as she struggles to form words
Bentzi and the Mystery in the Museum
Next the movers started taking out cardboard boxes. “Is that all the furniture?” wondered Batya. “I’m telling you, it must be a really small family!”
Sisters Share
In this new column, we’ll meet wonderful girls who all have siblings with special needs, and they’ll share with us how they feel about being “special” sisters
DMCs
I couldn’t believe they would make me do this. Take me out of school altogether? Separate me from my friends?
LifeTakes
Was I married, I asked. Did I have kids? This was not a given in my 11th grade mind. And amazingly, baruch Hashem, I can smirk at that now
The Gatekeeper's Daughter
Leah wonders where all the people are hiding in modern-day Lithuania. It is a far cry from the jam-packed highways leading in and out of Yerushalayim
Family Tempo
“I’m worried about his ability to be empathetic,” Raizy says slowly, still reading through the résumé. “To be caring, to anticipate someone else’s needs”
Therapy Toolbox
Everything is really good,” she took a breath, bracing herself. “But I can’t stay alone.” She slumped back on the couch
