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The article discusses the internal struggle faced by a woman named Dina Cohen as she navigates conflicting values and behaviors in her interactions with her ...

The article discusses how to elevate the experience of eating during Pesach by focusing on pleasure, pacing, and pausing. It emphasizes the spiritual signifi...

The article delves into the concept of Jewish exceptionalism, focusing on the idea that the promise to Avraham Avinu entails not just salvation but also cons...

The narrator and their family are involved in a pileup on the way to the airport for a trip to California. Despite the shock and chaos of the accident, the f...

A Jewish family's journey to the airport to fly to California turns into a chaotic experience when their car gets into a pileup on the highway. The protagoni...

The article "Putting the Pace in Pesach" discusses the spiritual aspects of eating during Pesach, emphasizing how meals can be elevated to serve Hashem. It e...

The article discusses the concept of Jewish exceptionalism and the idea behind Vehi Sheamdah, highlighting the persistent threats and challenges faced by the...

The article addresses a woman's dilemma where her husband forbids her from informing their family about his job loss due to financial struggles. The author a...

A woman is struggling with financial difficulties after her husband lost his job but he forbids her from sharing this information with her close sisters-in-l...

The text discusses 20 significant contributors' viewpoints on pivotal changes, trends, and developments in the last two decades within the Jewish community. ...

The text discusses 20 turning points in the past two decades as identified by various contributors. Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel discusses the slippery slope of...

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro lies a clandestine Jewish community in Arusha, Tanzania, led by Yehudah Kahalani, dedicated to keeping their Jewish identi...

Dini reflects on the tension in her family after Shabbos, where Ta favors a new manager over his sons, particularly Shuki, causing Dini's frustration to resu...

The recipe for Plum-Topped Butternut Squash Muffins, featured in Mishpacha Magazine, involves combining ingredients like butternut squash puree, almond flour...

Amidst a pressing draft crisis affecting yeshivah students, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces challenges as the Knesset goes on recess, potentially dela...

As Pesach season approaches, this article offers three delicious sorbet recipes perfect for the holiday. The first recipe is for Strawberry Ices with a uniqu...

When faced with challenges in hiring a new secretary without the expense of recruiter fees, the author turned to various methods without success until their ...

The text describes the writer's long-standing partnership with the Mir Yeshiva in creating videos for their annual events, starting from humble beginnings in...

Israel's High Court decision to draft yeshivah bochurim into the IDF has sparked debate. A lesser-known provision in Israel's citizenship laws affects childr...

The article discusses adding special touches to enhance the Passover table, including making floral napkin rings with real or faux flowers and an avocado bow...

The article "Commit to Thyself" by Shoshana Schwartz emphasizes the importance of small steps and affirmations to rebuild trust in oneself by focusing on con...

This article presents a recipe for a special Horseradish-Crusted Surprise Steak with Tomato Vinaigrette, ideal for occasions like Pesach. The marbled steak i...

Daniel Steinberg, a retired stand-up comic and interim rabbi at Congregation Ahavas Shalom in Columbus, Ohio, initially struggled to engage his kehillah with...

Senator Joe Lieberman, who recently passed away, was a man known for his integrity, bipartisanship, and devotion to his faith and family. As the first Orthod...

The article discusses the complex relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness, focusing on the identity of chareidi Jews living in Israel. While technica...

An Israeli High Court ruling on the chareidi draft issue has created a societal clash and legal uncertainty for tens of thousands of bochurim and avreichim. ...

Ayala Rubin, a resident in the ER, narrates a gripping account in "On Call: Chapter 1" where she finds herself in a life-saving situation. Responding to a Co...

Israel recently faced a significant change when the Attorney General ruled that yeshivah students are now subject to IDF drafting, with potential consequence...

Annie's father surprises her by revealing his consideration of retirement due to the failing business of their hotel. Despite her initial shock, Annie finds ...

This recipe for Kefta-Stuffed Onions with Pomegranate Reduction offers a delicious and sophisticated addition to Pesach meals. The dish involves stuffing min...

The text discusses the deteriorating state of infrastructure in the United States, with a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore highlighting the urgent need fo...

The text discusses the concept of vulnerability as a virtue or a potential tool for manipulation within social media and personal branding. It questions whet...

Rav Chaim and Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky were a deeply inspirational couple known for providing solace to the Jewish community. Despite Rebbetzin Batsheva ...

The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views. The ...

Robin, a vibrant 75-year-old with a love for teaching, family, and her dog, has had her life drastically altered by a brain tumor and subsequent stroke, leav...

A mother is grappling with accommodating her married son and his growing family during Pesach visits when space is tight in her home, leading to a dilemma ab...

The text recounts a series of mishaps in the world of Jewish music and events, detailing instances of the worst orchestra, band-audience ratio, post-concert ...

Torat Imecha Nach Yomi is a program that involves women studying a chapter of Nach (Hebrew Bible) each day, following a cycle that spans Neviim and Kesuvim. ...

The text explores the challenge of controlling our thoughts, using the analogy of trying not to think about a pink elephant. It delves into the idea that whi...

The article explores the historical use of poisoning as a political weapon, emphasizing its long and secretive history as a means to eliminate enemies. It de...

The article discusses the "Traumatized Israel Trope," where critics condemn Israel for alleged callousness and insensitivity in its military operations in Ga...

The author, a Kollel wife living in Israel, reflects on feeling caught in a "strange space in the middle" amid challenging times for Klal Yisrael. Despite wo...

The final episode of the season of Home Front was covered in episode 64, originally published on Mishpacha Magazine.

This recipe from Mishpacha Magazine features a kid-friendly dish called Waffles and Franks, with a twist that adults enjoy too. The dish involves wrapping co...

Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky, an 88-year-old rosh yeshivah in Jerusalem, recently celebrated the birth of his first child, a son, with his second wife after being ch...

The article discusses different approaches to celebrating Purim and managing Purim-related expenses. It presents two viewpoints: one individual emphasizes el...

In this chapter, a tech expert visits a family where each of the five kids has their own tablet, leading to a resistance to filtering technology. The expert ...

The text reflects on the power and importance of prayer (tefillah) in the face of challenging times, particularly in light of recent tragic events in Eretz Y...

The Family First Inbox in Issue 886 features various perspectives and reflections from readers on different topics. One individual shares their experience of...

Rav Chaim Kanievsky's passing on Shushan Purim, commemorating two years since his death, symbolizes his unique dedication to Torah study and observance. Thou...