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Family First Feature
I didn’t need anyone to break the news to me. There was no crushing shock. I knew it already

By Shterna Lazaroff

Family First Inbox
“Rebbetzin Weinberg expected us to set up homes according to Torah values, but she didn’t want us to stick out as obvious baalei teshuvah”

By Family First Readers

Family Tempo
With her on my team, I knew I’d lose the deal

By Ariella Schiller

On your Mark
Miriam Handler raises money for tzedakah by directing highly acclaimed shows for women

By Margie Pensak

A Better You
Unfortunately, there is often a stigma surrounding the use of medications to manage ADHD

By Family First Contributors

Windows
Optimism? It clashed with my inculcated weltanschauung, that of straight-up fear

By Lea Pavel

Sidekick
I share some excerpts with you, my faithful readers, because this level of truth and clarity is not easy to come by

By Hadassa Swerds

Musings
If I flip out, as I sometimes, um, rarely, do, could it be that this was too close to home?

By Peshie Needleman

LifeTakes
I was once that girl, ready to sacrifice all that was familiar and comfortable in America to support my husband’s Torah learning

By Shiffy Grun

By the Letter
Nurturing others is the greatest good

By Cindy Landesman and Mindel Kassorla

Recipes
Add a Crock-Pot for your cooking method and you’ve got the tastiest, softest meatballs to enhance your Shabbos-seudah fare

By Faigy Grossman

True Colors
I had finally mastered reading in English, but at a certain point, I stopped trying to read Hebrew during class

By Chaya Rosen

Pantry Makes Perfect
Bulgur is a super grain to keep on hand. It’s quick to cook, filling, chock-full of nutrients, and adapts to whatever flavors you’re craving

By Faigy Grossmann

Jr. Serial
“You’re staying with us tonight, you can’t be home alone,” Aunt Chana says, like it’s obvious. “There’s plenty of space, you can share Raizy’s room”

By Rochel Samet