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 Divorce & Second Marriages
Shedding My Mask — Facing Divorce

I never thought I'd end up divorced. Of course, most people don't enter marriage thinking they'll end up divorced. Most people would prefer not to even contemplate the possibility, and even if it's happened to you I'm sure you never thought it would...
 Joys and Challenges
Regaining the Throne — Life without my Nanny

The days before Mariam leaves are an emotional rollercoaster. "What am I going to tell the kids? They're so attached to her," I think, lying in bed and staring at the moon. "And what about me? I can't handle my family and run my business without her. And yet, in the midst of my panic, I become aware of a part of me that's rejoicing because Mariam is leaving...
 Stories of Return
Two Women, One Kitchen, One Vision — Our Journey to Keeping Kosher

Genius that she is, my mom didn't try to force me. She knew better than to give a teenager something to rebel against. We had an agreement; in the house we would keep kosher, out of the house I could do what I wanted...
 The Month of Tammuz
Two Kinds of Good — Lessons for the Month of Tammuz

The “vessel” of one’s life is too small right now to receive and perceive this new increment of good (and G-d). It must stretch beyond itself to accommodate the new light, which is forcing its way in. The process is painful. The dilation hurts. One sees only darkness.
 Women on the Weekly Torah Portion
Counting Other People's Money — Parshat Balak

At each of their stops over their forty-year trek, the people made sure to erect their tents in a modest arrangement. Apparently it was this exceptionally sensitive quality amongst them that made it impossible for Balaam to harm them.
 Young Women Write
The Need for Clarity

It’s been a long time since I’ve spoken to You in earnest. Sometimes I can forget for weeks at a time that You’re here altogether. I guess that’s because I forget how much You mean to me...
 Parenting Tips
Affordable Summer Fun

The following list of high-interest, low-maintenance, affordable outdoor activities (some of which families can do together and others of which kids can conquer on their own) promise to help keep your crew off the couch - and out the door - all summer long...

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