Words Unspoken

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Dear Classmate

Im yirtzeh Hashem, when it’s my turn, I’m sure all my friends, married or not, will be just as happy for me

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Dear Put-Together-Woman-in-the-Clinic

I see your smile, and its meaning penetrates my heart at last

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Dear Parents of 12th Graders/Seminary Administrators 

Does a struggling student belong in seminary? A principal and student speak

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Dear Family of my Friend

You’re trying to protect your mother’s privacy — but I know what’s really going on

Know This

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Your Babysitter

As your child’s babysitter, I know a lot about you

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Dear Kallah

Your mother-in-law shared her pain with me. Now I’d like to share some of my thoughts with you

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Dear Soon-To-Be-Ex In-Laws

This isn’t a decision I made lightly, it’s an extremely painful step, but it must be done

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Dear Morah

I want to trust the system. But this past year made me wonder

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Dear Stranger,

I want to look into those eyes and say: I know your pain, I know it well

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

My Dear Children

I wasn’t sure what to tell you, and, more importantly, when and how to tell you

Words Unspoken

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Dear Prospective Mothers-in-Law

Cross these questions off your list — because I’m not going to answer them