A Plan for Chol Hamoed
A carousel of meals, family time, Chol Hamoed excitement, differently paced schedules, late bedtimes, and traveling
Succos: No One Else
The only power a suicide bomber or terrorist has over us is a result of our granting them significance
Launch Pad
“Look, this is l’toeles.” Sarah leaned in, Bracha followed. “Mindy sees problems where there aren’t any. She makes mountains of molehills”
Way to Go
Join Mishpacha’s reporter on assignment in Los Angeles, as she hops into a Waymo robotaxi for a test drive
Permission to Rejoice
You know what, maybe I am crying because of all this
The Moment: Issue 1033
“The yeshivah is indeed being built in the place of rock,” said the rosh yeshivah, “that ancient rock from the Beis Hamikdash
Song of Humans
But suddenly, inexplicably, voices rise and the joy is back: V’Atah Hu Melech — But You are King, G-d Who lives for all eternity!
That’s the Plan
My in-laws were the type to show up three days before Yom Tov and start planning everything the next morning
Tuition Chokehold: The conversation continues III
Our cover story, “Opening the Books” in Issue 1030 continues to draw vigorous and passionate feedback. Here is a sampling:
Open Invitation
Mishpacha writers share their memories as guests from years past and pay tribute to a host’s lasting impact
Talking Shop
Saleswomen and storeowners tell Family First what they want mothers and daughters to know
