About the Author


Emuna Braverman

Please check out Emuna’s new book A Diamond for Your Daughter – A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Shidduchim Effectively, available through Judaica Press
Emuna Braverman has a law degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters in in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She lives with her husband and nine children in Los Angeles where they both work for Aish HaTorah. When she isn''t writing for the Internet or taking care of her family, Emuna teaches classes on Judaism, organizes gourmet kosher cooking groups and hosts many Shabbos guests. She is the cofounder of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com.
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Majestic Honey Cake

A traditional dessert for Rosh Hashanah.

Lower Divorce Rate: Marry Young Without Living Together

Surprising new research shows that couples who marry in their twenties have a high rate of success if they have not previously cohabited.

Saying Goodbye to My Readers

I’ve been with Aish.com since the very beginning and I’m very grateful to my readers.

Staying Relevant

One of the biggest fears we face as we age is questioning what makes us relevant and significant.

Some Sobering Thoughts for Procrastinators (All of Us)

Is the clock ticking faster or slower than you think?

No Expiration Date on Your Spouse’s Need for Respect and Appreciation

The older you get the more important it is to intensify your efforts to fulfill your spouse’s needs.

Covid is Reminding Me that I’m Not In Control

We are way past Option B and it’s extremely frustrating.

I Need This Toy and Will Be Miserable Until I Have It

We all have insatiable desires.

Why I Love Getting Rid of the Garbage

Battling the Winter Doldrums

How I learned to love winter.

Blaming Your Spouse

How many times do we blame our spouses for frustrating situations over which they have no control?

Searching for the Perfect Donut while Connecting to the Meaning of Hanukkah

While eating my Oreo-filled donut, I’m going to look at the tiny flickering flames and ponder all of God's kindnesses.

Are You Being Treated with Dignity?

And how are you treating others?

The Raucous Party Next Door

In all my years of being a neighbor, I have never witnessed this happening.

When My Husband Sat Shiva

We were overwhelmed by the kindness of others.

Covid Made Me Appreciate Hosting Guests

Suddenly the very thing we took for granted (and sometimes complained about) was taken away from us.

Our Ruined Trip Up the Hudson River

We went to see the breathtaking fall foliage. But there was one big problem: everything was green.

Charging By The Hour, Including Shmooze Time

Don't let your drive for money compromise your values.

It's Not All or Nothing

We all make mistakes. Don't let one slip derail you.

Thank God It's Not Always Sunny on the East Coast

Why I love experiencing all four seasons.

Today’s Goal Is Patience; Repeat as Many Times as Necessary

How to deal with people's total lack of consideration.

How to Access the Joy of Sukkot

Joy comes from taking pleasure in the moment and not dwelling on what's missing.

Yom Kippur and the Importance of Keeping Your Word

Living in a society where talk is cheap, we need to ensure that our words mean something.

What On Earth Are We Arguing About?

Have you ever made plans to go out to dinner only to have something set you off or irritate you as you drove there?

You Know Your Faults. Do You Know Your Virtues?

Start the Jewish new year knowing your strengths.

But I Was Only Joking: When Teasing Hurts

We're not allowed to hurt others with our words, and that includes teasing and joking.

My House Feels Like a 24-Hour Diner and I Love It

Why the mess, the constant cooking and the chaos are totally worth it.

Working On Appreciating My Spouse during Elul

Because I am guilty of taking my marriage for granted.

Cut Your Spouse Some Slack

We give our friends and kids the benefit of the doubt. Shouldn't we do the same for the most important person in our life?

Learning from Kids who Play Together

Children haven’t yet learned to worry about what others think of them and to put others in restrictive boxes with alienating labels.

My Challenge in Overcoming Baseless Hatred

It's very hard for me to forgive anyone who has hurt my child.

Yearning for Israel after Covid Kept Us Away

So many of us are longing to be in Israel where the connection to spirituality is more tangible, more vibrant, more real.

How Covid Made Some Marriages Stronger

Many fractured unions did not survive, but strong marriages got even stronger.

Watching the Clock

I'm trying to overcome this destructive habit.

God Has a Sense of Humor

As much as we would like to, we can rarely avoid life’s messy situations.

Our Untold Stories

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

Hope is in the Air

The world is opening up again and now is the time to concretize your post-pandemic commitment to change.

Powerless

The summer blackouts have arrived.

Re-Entry: Life after the Pandemic

What lessons do you want to take with you into your post-pandemic existence?

Appreciating My Jewishness

Recognizing the gift of Torah.

Michael Collins: The Almost Famous Astronaut

There's a good reason why you probably haven't heard of the astronaut who recently died.

Our Collective Tragedy

Even thousands of miles away, it’s our sorrow too. It’s our family in pain.

Apologies to Our New Daughter-in-Law

They're newly married and we already made a faux pas.

Counting On Your Neighbors

It is truly amazing to live in a community of such kindness.

My Wrinkles

The cashier's shocking comment about my age sent me into a tailspin.

Internalizing the Insights of Passover

The real work of Passover begins now.

Passover in the Shadow of Covid

We don’t need to return to “normal” in order to be happy.

True Freedom, Even in Lockdown

True freedom has nothing to do with our external circumstances - whether we can dine out or not. It's about our ability to choose.

I Want to Be Thin!

Excellent advice for a young mom struggling with being overweight.

My Dreaded Trip to the DMV

When we let go of prior expectations (and dare I say prejudices), it’s amazing what we can discover.

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