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Rubber Bands of Freedom
Esther Kurtz
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In the Deep  
L. Adler
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No Thank You
Leah Wachsler
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In My Box
Rachel Lebovics
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Just for Today  
Penina Mandelcorn
A Better You
Do It Scared
Always remember that if you are waiting for something to “feel” right, you’ll only continue to wait
Family First Contributors
A Better You
Don’t Forget to Look After Yourself
These foundational self-care concepts are quick and budget friendly
Family First Contributors
F is for Friendship
Why Work Hard?
“But, but….” I sounded like the sputtering last cup of soda in a slush machine. “That doesn’t make any sense,” I finally said
Ruchama Schnaidman
F is for Friendship
F is for Friendship
Tzivi wasn’t the writer, I thought. I glanced around the classroom. That left twenty-two other girls. Well, twenty-one because it wasn’t Penina
Ruchama Schnaidman
Portal to the Potential Me: Elul 5784
This Is My Place
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul... an exploration of the yeshivah — past and present, form and function, haven and home
Riki Goldstein
Portal to the Potential Me: Elul 5784
Elul 5784: Learning Curve
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul... an exploration of the yeshivah — past and present, form and function, haven and home
Yehuda Geberer
In the Balance
Feelings Aside
Our victory is that we don’t perpetuate the evil
Baruch S. Fertel, MD, MPA, FACEP
In the Balance
Playing Defense
Trust your doctor. But only believe in Hashem
Baruch S. Fertel, MD, MPA, FACEP
From My Table
Family Table: Cream Cheese Cookies
I’m always looking for recipes that give me a lot of mileage. They can’t be too time consuming and also have to be exciting for my kids.
Chanie Nayman
From My Table
Family Table: Iced Coffee Boba
I finally tried making homemade boba. It’s fun and different to add to drinks!
Chanie Nayman
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Mommy, Am I Shtotty Yet?      

“Now you look shtotty. Now you can go into the world”

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