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A Column in Three Scenes
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
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The Recrudescence of Anti-Semitism
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
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An Un-Scientific Survey
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
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Rambam and Rembrandt
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
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Shivah Meditations
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Viral Growth
Ever Grateful
Two years later, those Covid-inspired kabbalos and resolutions are still keeping us going. Eight personal accounts
Esty Heller
Viral Growth
Scoring a Hundred
Two years later, those Covid-inspired kabbalos and resolutions are still keeping us going. Eight personal accounts
Eytan Kobre
Stopover
Under the Radar
My takeaway: Ordinary people have extraordinary stories
Sivan Rahav-Meir
Stopover
Far Away from Home 
Sivan Rahav-Meir finds common ground wherever she lands
Sivan Rahav-Meir
True Colors
Standing Up for Myself
The only thing I thought I was good at was being lonely. And trust me, it’s not a good thing to be good at
Chaya Rosen
True Colors
My House in Flames
Since when do fire alarms actually mean a fire?
Chaya Rosen
Life Lab
Decisions, Decisions 
Decision making is exhausting. What if I get other people to make them for me?
Esther Kurtz
Life Lab
Just Like Moish
Could I adopt my husband’s habits for a week — and survive?
Esther Kurtz
Staff Room
How We Cholent
A dish that encapsulates generations of keeping Shabbos and following our Sages. And yet, no two cholents are the same
Mishpacha Staff
Staff Room
What will you be serving all day Erev Yom Kippur?
I always make a big brunch seudah in the morning — two big shakshukas, tons of fresh bread, and lots of fresh, cold grapes and watermelon to help everyone start to hydrate.
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My father’s classic response echoes across 65 years

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This is why I asked, “What difference does it make?”

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These cannot both be done effectively at the same time

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Standing in Line

One can judge a person by what he stands in line for

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