Cindy Scarr recounts the heartbreaking experience of discovering her newborn son had Down syndrome shortly after his birth. Overwhelmed by a mix of fear, dis...

In the aftermath of World War II, Rav Chaim Yitzchok Chaikin, alongside two fellow Holocaust survivors, established a pivotal yeshivah in the French town of ...

The article explores the latest developments in Israel's political landscape regarding the contentious draft law affecting yeshivah students, with Prime Mini...

Cindy Scarr's reflections on Parshas Toldos explore the duality of Eisav's and Yaakov's lives as described in the Torah. Eisav, portrayed as a man with two d...

In an insightful piece by Cindy Scarr, the journey of transforming a tiny Brooklyn kitchen into a functional and stylish space is detailed. Highlighting the ...

The article discusses the potential shift in US policy towards supporting a Palestinian state under former President Trump's administration, particularly thr...

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Sh...

Cindy Scarr's reflective narrative explores the tensions between financial prudence and the desire to indulge, especially within the dynamics of family life....

In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that re...

The issue of Family First features discussions on various contemporary challenges within Jewish communities. A letter from a contributor expresses feelings o...