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Counting Every Moment
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Every moment of life is a gift, but too many of us are bogged down by what was or what will be and fail to keep the present in focus.
Letting Go: Notes From a Mother
by Rebbetzin Chana Heller As a teenage daughter leaves home, one mother panics, takes stock and lets go.
Facing the World: A Daughter's Relection
by Dena Heller As she crosses the threshold from her teens into adulthood, a young woman takes stock of who she has to thank for her confidence and love of life.
Combating Jealousy
by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg "Joshua got a bigger piece of cake than me!" How can we replace our children's fear of being shortchanged with a secure feeling that they have all they need?
Where is Home?
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Home has nothing to do with bricks and mortar and furnishings; it has everything to do with the spirit which fills it.
A Weighty Issue
by Emuna Braverman An obsession with dieting is not a Torah value, but neither is preoccupation with food. The challenge is striking a balance in today's fat-conscious world.
Coping With Fear
by Rabbi Noach Orlowek How to teach your children to cope with living in a scary, sometimes unjust world.
Personal Liberation
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski The tyranny of our personal "pharaohs" keeps us enslaved. The preparations for Passover give us a glimpse of freedom and the greatness of our potential
I Only Have Eyes For You
by Emuna Braverman A happy marriage is one where intimacy is protected against any and all intrusion by impenetrable barriers.
Shop 'Til You Drop
by Emuna Braverman What is it with adolescent girls and shopping? One mother's battle for perspective.
Is God a Man or a Woman?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q. My four-year-old daughter has begun to ask about God. Is God a man or a woman? What is God? What should I tell her?
Opening Our Homes: What's In It For Our Kids
by Rebbetzin Chana Heller A home is your castle, but is also a tool for teaching your children sharing, hospitality, and caring about others.
Dr. Mitzvah - Passover
by Yaffa Ganz The delicious food for the Cedarville Seder is stolen!
How to Build Trust in Marriage
by Rabbi Dov Heller, M.A. Without trust in your marriage, you are headed for an abusive relationship (or may be in one already).
No Ordinary Dinner
by Emuna Braverman Meeting a real Jewish hero reminds us that we all have the power to make our dreams a reality - and the world a better place.
Anger
by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. Children who fly into temper tantrums may be modeling their behavior on parents who use anger as a teaching tool.
A Woman For All Seasons
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski When the focus changes from self-growth to diapers and dishes, a woman's relationship with God is bound to need some adjusting.
Blessed be God ... Who Didn't Make Me a Man
by Emuna Braverman Jewish feminism doesn't mean wanting to be a man. It means thanking God for creating you perfectly female.
Why Are There So Many Rules In Judaism?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob What's wrong with having some fun?
Effective Conflict Resolution
by Emuna Braverman Disagreement is a natural part of marriage. Speak softly and definitely forget the big stick.
Quality Time
by Emuna Braverman Quality time is a myth. Yes it sometimes happens, but scheduling it is impossible.
Gaining Respect
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Treating your kids with respect is the best way to teach them to respect you. Think you can pull it off?
The Legacy of Mrs. Cash
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski An old woman who took advantage of every opportunity to compliment and affirm others, leaves behind a powerful lesson.
The Fountain of Youth
by Emuna Braverman Trying out the new anti-wrinkle cream while pondering how aging can be beautiful.
Talking to Your Kids About Divorce
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q: What does it mean when people get divorced?
Instilling Humility in Children
by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. Don't equate humility with weakness. The truly humble person is the strongest of all, as the example of Moses aptly demonstrates.
The Whipped Cream Wars
by Emuna Braverman A fun questionnaire reveals the preconceived notions that often underlie our conflicts in marriage.
"A Question of Trust"
by Emuna Braverman "Why am I a nervous wreck?" A planned trip to Israel becomes an unexpected test of faith.
Why doesn't God answer me?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q: Why doesn't God answer me?
Coping With What's Eating You
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski When dealing with pain, there's no time to wait: addressing problems at their inception averts much heartache.
The Treadmill
by Emuna Braverman A dedicated anti-exerciser gets on the treadmill – and can't get off.
Does being Jewish mean I'm different from my friends?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q: Does being Jewish mean I'm different from my friends?
Will Your Child Grow Up To Be A Thief?
by Rebbetzin Chana Heller Acceptable stealing -- such as lying about a child's age to gain cheaper admission -- communicates an indelible lesson.
Dr. Mitzvah - Purim
by Yaffa Ganz An upside-down turn-around day.
Being an Imperfect Parent
by Rabbi Noach Orlowek Perfectionists are living in the wrong world. Teach your children how to avoid this debilitating habit.
Life on a Mountaintop
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Intimacy is a magical God-given energy, with the potential for abuse, as one young wife painfully found out.
Everything I Know About God, I Learned From My Parents
by Emuna Braverman Kids start to learn about the Creator of the world from their own creators – mom and dad.
How do I talk to my kids about the fact of life?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q: How do I talk to my kids about the facts of life, from a Jewish perspective?
Communication - the Key to a Good Marriage
by Emuna Braverman Effective communication means verbalizing needs and listening carefully.
The Art of Positive Reinforcement
by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc. What you praise and criticize is what you get. So be careful!
Mother Sara and Mrs. Cash
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski She is a 94-year-old woman who comes to shul dressed like a queen; she is always regal, exuding a special light, as she smiles at all she encounters.
Chaos
by Emuna Braverman I had a house, and then I had children. Preserve your sanity and let go of your attachment of the physical world.
Why does God Make People Sick?
by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob Q: Why does God make people sick?
Dr. Mitzvah - Land of the Smiling Sun
by Yaffa Ganz Imagine - Happy Sun Indians crying!
Be My Valentine
by Emuna Braverman Bring out the Godiva! But don't forget to express your love on Feb. 15^th, 16^th, 17^thand...
Dr. Mitzvah - Rosh Hashana
by Yaffa Ganz Dr. Mitzva looked out the window of his office. "Oh my," he said, "it's raining again.
Dr. Mitzvah - Tu B'Shvat
by Yaffa Ganz Discovering the treasure of the trees.
Dr. Mitzvah - Chanukah
by Yaffa Ganz Dr. Mitzvah delivers some light.
Dr. Mitzvah - Get Well Julie
by Yaffa Ganz Stethoscope, thermometer, plastic sticks, lollipops, aspirins, cough syrup, band-aids. Dar. Mitzvah had everything he'd need.
Is God Comfortable Here?
by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski Life, being finite, is filled with mundane activity. But all of it can be elevated into infinity in the instant that it takes to ask a simple question.

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June 19, 2013 / 11 Tammuz 5773

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