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A Hopeful People
24 Dec 2024
Chanukah serves as a profound symbol of Jewish hopefulness, contrasting optimism by emphasizing action in the face of adversity. This reflection by Cindy Sca...
24 Dec 2024
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Just Answer “No” — The Conversation Continues
24 Dec 2024
The article discusses whether seminaries should ask applicants if they have undergone therapy, a controversial question affecting admissions. Rabbi Yaakov Be...
24 Dec 2024
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Waiting for My Flame
24 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr poignantly reflects on her personal grief during Chanukah, intertwining the festival's symbolism of light and miracle with her own sorrow over th...
24 Dec 2024
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Garlic-Maple London Broil
23 Dec 2024
Garlic-Maple London Broil is a flavorful dish perfect for any family meal. Combining simple ingredients such as chili sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and garlic...
23 Dec 2024
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Easy Wafer Log Cake with Hazelnut Cream and Praline
23 Dec 2024
Delight in a gourmet-style treat with the Easy Wafer Log Cake, blending hazelnut cream and praline for a rich flavor experience. Utilizing store-bought wafer...
23 Dec 2024
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Easy Homemade Waffles
23 Dec 2024
Sharona's culinary article in Mishpacha Magazine presents a series of versatile and flavorful recipes for both everyday and special occasions. Starting with ...
23 Dec 2024
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Who Knows Eight?
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr reflects on the significance of numbers in our lives, particularly through the lens of a personal story shared by Mindel Kassorla. After years wi...
17 Dec 2024
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Dear Kallah Who Just Broke Her Engagement
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr offers heartfelt guidance to a young woman grappling with the aftermath of a broken engagement. Drawing from personal experience, she acknowledge...
17 Dec 2024
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Inbox: Issue 1041
17 Dec 2024
Readers of Mishpacha Magazine's Inbox in Issue 1041 provide diverse perspectives on educational and communal challenges in the Orthodox Jewish community. The...
17 Dec 2024
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Parshas Vayeishev: Speech Therapy
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr explores the vital role of communication in resolving conflict through the lens of Parshas Vayeishev. Reflecting on the story of Joseph and his b...
17 Dec 2024
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A Pioneering Spirit
17 Dec 2024
Rabbi Meyer Fendel, the founding dean of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC), passed away at age 98, leaving behind a profound legacy in Jewish educat...
17 Dec 2024
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Software Savvy: Part 20 (2 of 2)
17 Dec 2024
In this continuation of "Software Savvy," business leaders Chaim and Baruch discuss the challenges they face in managing requests for office services and tec...
17 Dec 2024
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Things Speed Up
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly ...
17 Dec 2024
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Endnote — Issue: 1041
17 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr's article in Mishpacha Magazine Issue 1041 reflects on musical nostalgia and tradition within the Jewish community, focusing on two major project...
17 Dec 2024
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Family First Inbox: Issue 923
17 Dec 2024
The discussion in this publication centers on orchestral themes within Jewish education and community life, particularly in seminaries and therapy for young ...
17 Dec 2024
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Question Marks over Syria
17 Dec 2024
The downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has led to the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Claiming to be mo...
17 Dec 2024
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What Is a Yeshivah?
10 Dec 2024
Rav Chaim Mordechai (Mottel) Katz was instrumental in the post-Holocaust revival of the Telshe Yeshivah in America. With his brother-in-law, Rav Eliyahu Meir...
10 Dec 2024
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Someone to Lean On
10 Dec 2024
In "Someone to Lean On," Cindy Scarr crafts a poignant narrative about the unexpected camaraderie between two women overcoming physical trauma, Mazal and Kar...
10 Dec 2024
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The Help
10 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr's article, prepared for print by Faigy Peritzman, provides guidance on the halachic implications of employing non-Jewish household help in a kosh...
10 Dec 2024
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Picture This: Chapter 33
10 Dec 2024
Golda is adjusting to her new life in Lakewood, New Jersey, reveling in the order and serenity of her new home. With a newfound appreciation for neatness and...
10 Dec 2024
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The Moment: Issue 1040
10 Dec 2024
At the 2024 Agudah Convention, attendees explored themes of faith, leadership, and resilience in the face of modern challenges, as encapsulated in various ra...
10 Dec 2024
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Beacon of Light
10 Dec 2024
Rebbetzin Batya Barg, originally from the USSR and later a key figure in Israel, was renowned for her unwavering commitment to Judaism and community activism...
10 Dec 2024
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Underground Whispers
10 Dec 2024
Ephraim Kholmyansky's journey from an unaware Jewish child in Moscow to a key player in the underground Hebrew education network of the USSR is both remarkab...
10 Dec 2024
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The Death of a Jew
10 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr reflects on recounting the tragic fate of the Holtzbergs, victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to her children in 2024. She describes her children...
10 Dec 2024
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Esther Shemtov and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Date
10 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr humorously recounts a disastrous date experienced by Esther Shemtov, drawing parallels to the classic children's book. Esther's evening starts of...
10 Dec 2024
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From Migdal HaEmek to Arad
10 Dec 2024
Rav Yitzchok Dovid Grossman, renowned as the tzaddik of Migdal HaEmek, shared a remarkable story with Cindy Scarr about a sequence of events filled with divi...
10 Dec 2024
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What I Didn’t Know
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr reflects on the unexpected challenges of adulthood and parenthood, expressing surprise and empathy for her mother's similar experiences. She cand...
3 Dec 2024
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The Space Where I Belong
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr reflects on her complex emotional journey as a nanny and how it intersects with her evolving Jewish observance. Through her experiences, she cont...
3 Dec 2024
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Hotel Away from Home
3 Dec 2024
Fourteen-year-old Noa N. and her family have been living in a Jerusalem hotel for 14 months since being evacuated from their home in Kiryat Shmona due to the...
3 Dec 2024
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Picture This: Chapter 32
3 Dec 2024
Amidst the everyday life of the Jewish community, Estee and Yonah are perceived as the ideal couple, though beneath the surface, Yonah grapples with emotiona...
3 Dec 2024
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Without Doubt
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr explores the tension between absolutist religious beliefs and the influence of cultural figures like Israeli pop singers, who often embody a maso...
3 Dec 2024
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So You Want to Be a… Chemist
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr's article provides a comprehensive overview for aspiring chemists, detailing essential personality traits, career expectations, required training...
3 Dec 2024
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Normal Up North
3 Dec 2024
In the aftermath of a tenuous ceasefire, the communities in Israel's northern Galilee are beginning to experience a glimmer of hope as they recover from exte...
3 Dec 2024
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Inbox: Issue 1039
3 Dec 2024
The various letters to the editor reflect a range of experiences and sentiments on communal issues and religious learning within the Jewish community. The di...
3 Dec 2024
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Steer Clear of Scams
3 Dec 2024
In "Steer Clear of Scams," Tsippi Gross and Rivky Rothenberg provide essential guidance on avoiding scams that even intelligent individuals can fall victim t...
3 Dec 2024
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Burst Your Bubble
3 Dec 2024
Cindy Scarr critiques the influence of wealthy donors in organizational decision-making within the Jewish community, warning against the risk of becoming dis...
3 Dec 2024
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Picture This: Chapter 31
26 Nov 2024
Estee, in the midst of Succot, reflects on her own journey while dealing with physical discomfort and family dynamics. She is visited by her friend Tehila an...
26 Nov 2024
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Out of Focus: Chapter 6
26 Nov 2024
During a typical Shabbat family gathering, the narrator reflects on the challenges of parenting. As she serves her children ice cream, her struggle with cons...
26 Nov 2024
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What Made You Say That?
26 Nov 2024
Exploring the intersection of curiosity and judgment, the article suggests that fostering curiosity may be the key to understanding and responding empathetic...
26 Nov 2024
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Lie of the Land: Chapter 24
26 Nov 2024
Chapter 24 of "Lie of the Land" by Cindy Scarr features a reflective conversation between Gabe and Hillel about Gabe's discovery regarding his real last name...
26 Nov 2024
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20 questions for… Chava Lipszyc
26 Nov 2024
Chava Lipszyc, the Production Manager at Mishpacha magazine, describes her intricate role in producing this prominent Jewish publication. Chava, who grew up ...
26 Nov 2024
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“How Do I Live with Crushing Guilt?”
26 Nov 2024
In this insightful piece from Mishpacha Magazine, a woman grapples with guilt over her challenging marriage and its impact on her children. Married to a diff...
26 Nov 2024
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The War and Kitchen Avoidance
26 Nov 2024
Cindy Scarr humorously explores her ambivalence towards cooking in her article, discussing the pressure and expectations that come with preparing meals, part...
26 Nov 2024
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Week Link
26 Nov 2024
Yarchei Kallah, an ancient tradition from Talmudic times where alumni return to yeshivas for intensive Torah study, has been revived in modern times for spir...
26 Nov 2024
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Abandonment Issues
26 Nov 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contending with significant legal and political challenges, both domestically and internationally. Arrest warrants from ...
26 Nov 2024
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Your Invitation to a Great First Date
26 Nov 2024
This humorous piece from Mishpacha Magazine explores the often awkward and ritualistic nature of a first date within the Orthodox Jewish community. The autho...
26 Nov 2024
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Warm Crispy Quinoa Salad
20 Nov 2024
The Warm Crispy Quinoa Salad by Sarah Sacks, featured in Mishpacha Magazine, offers a comforting twist on traditional salad, particularly for those who prefe...
20 Nov 2024
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Triple Bliss Caramel-Chocolate Bars
20 Nov 2024
Sharona provides a detailed recipe for making Triple Bliss Caramel-Chocolate Bars, inspired by the Twix candy bar. The bars feature a crumbly base made from ...
20 Nov 2024
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Out of Focus: Chapter 5
19 Nov 2024
Cindy Scarr recounts a relatable moment from her marriage where the challenges of maintaining connection are complicated by her husband's ADHD. Sitting in a ...
19 Nov 2024
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Let the Good Times Roll
19 Nov 2024
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, he has swiftly announced appointments with a clear pro-Israel stance, including a team labeled Israel...
19 Nov 2024