The Great Escape

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

High Ground  

Mishpacha contributors share accounts of those special summers disconnected from the grind

The Next Chapter

Tuesday, September 03, 2024

Secrets of a Long Life

I’m not lonely because I have friends I can call 24/6 who genuinely care

The Next Chapter

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Names? In Different Chapters  

Many of us look at our childhood names with warm emotions

The Next Chapter

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Celebrating a Yahrtzeit

There’s a candle, people gather, there are speeches, perhaps refreshments or even a full meal. Yes, all the elements of an event

The Next Chapter

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Leaving the Competition    

I have no guests this year. I’ve been invited to share the Sedorim with my children at their home

The Next Chapter

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Living the Dream… Which One?

“I thought of a buyer,” I told her quickly. “Me!”

The Search: Pesach 5782

Monday, April 11, 2022

For What?   

Nine writers recount their search — and what they found

Cut ‘n Paste

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Eternal Thanks

"Hi," I said, "you know, we give out food. What’s your name? Are you Jewish?"

Musings

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

It All Pans Out

No, I decide, I can’t replace this pan, particularly when it still works in spite of decades of use

Windows

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

A Farewell Gift

Was I emotionally ready to move on, to actually remove my husband’s books and papers that hadn’t been touched in years?

Cut ‘n Paste

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Succah That Almost Wasn’t

But, you know, I don’t want to “skip Succos” anymore