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Limiting Our Children's Education

by Emuna Braverman

Being well-rounded is neither an appropriate nor useful goal for children's education.

Re-Inventing Our Lives

by Emuna Braverman

Don't believe the women's magazines. Passover tells us how to truly re-invent ourselves.

Passover: The Ultimate Immersion Course

by Emuna Braverman

Passover so dominates our minds and actions, it's almost impossible not to grow from the experience.

Good and Bad Advice

by Emuna Braverman

This line has got to be one of the worst pieces of advice.

Hovering Too Low

by Emuna Braverman

Many parents today are hovering over their children and denying them the opportunity to be responsible.

Post-Feminism Discontent

by Emuna Braverman

A new study shows that just maybe marriages with more rigidly defined roles lead to happier women.

Dressing Up at Home

by Emuna Braverman

Casual is not an attitude for a Jewish woman.

Who's Afraid of Commitment?

by Emuna Braverman

Getting married warrants a good dose of fear.

A Private Affair

by Emuna Braverman

The boundaries between public and private, family and community, have all become blurred, to our detriment.

Big Bully

by Emuna Braverman

To make a real change in the school yard, we need to stop rewarding bullying in the business world.

Telling Israel What She Should Do

by Emuna Braverman

Israel is not and should not be independent of Jews throughout the rest of the world.

Men's Rights

by Emuna Braverman

I don't know how "separate but equal" ever turned into superior, but I never bought it.

Judging Alito

by Emuna Braverman

Can we ever escape our past?

Challenges

by Emuna Braverman

If you think life is supposed to run smoothly and easily, I can promise you a life of frustration.

They Fired Me!

by Emuna Braverman

We all recognize that our jobs are not our essence, but many of us are far from living with that reality.

Gen-X Envy

by Emuna Braverman

They're mastering the work-life balance. Now comes the hard part.

Munich Revisited

by Emuna Braverman

Under the guise of caring, there is actually a doctrine of indifference.

Bring It On!

by Emuna Braverman

When extravagance is called for.

Stealing from Starbucks

by Emuna Braverman

Is my friend a hero?

Bat Mitzvah Hoopla

by Emuna Braverman

There is an irony that this traditional celebration of the assumption of responsibilities seems to actually illustrate the lack thereof.

Stop Kvetching

by Emuna Braverman

Complaining is a poor substitute for productivity and genuine care.

My Wrinkles

by Emuna Braverman

Do I really want my happiness to hinge on the success of the latest anti-wrinkle cream?

Can't You Guys Tidy Up?!

by Emuna Braverman

Isn't there some way we can imbue our children with a neatness gene?

You Can't Always Get What You Want

by Emuna Braverman

Relating to God can't be reduced to magical formulas or good luck charms.

Let Your Husband Do the Dishes

by Emuna Braverman

Why would anyone assume the specific work of a home and a marriage should all fall on only one spouse?

Same-Sex Education

by Emuna Braverman

There are many benefits to taking the male-female dynamic out of the education equation.

Despicably Rich

by Emuna Braverman

Why do so many people dislike the wealthy and secretly desire their downfall?

Yom Kippur China

by Emuna Braverman

Nicks and cracks on our souls are ultimately more expensive that those on our Mikasa dishes, but unlike our plates, these holes can be filled.

It's Rosh Hashana. Don't Panic.

by Emuna Braverman

Sometimes the biggest spiritual challenge in preparing for a Yom Tov occurs at the supermarket.

Life's Change Agent

by Emuna Braverman

Death is very likely the single best invention of Life.

Acts of God

by Emuna Braverman

This is a time to stop talking and blaming, and start giving.

I'm Not in the Mood

by Emuna Braverman

It's the giving that counts, not the feeling.

Living Together

by Emuna Braverman

Why do people continue to cohabit before marriage in the face of such daunting odds and dire predictions?

Bigger Is Better

by Emuna Braverman

When a 12,000 square foot estate just isn't enough.

I Look So Fat

by Emuna Braverman

While our spouses may love us, warts and all, it's certainly not because of the warts!

Today's Ultimate Status Symbol

by Emuna Braverman

Keeping busy to fill the void.

Tom Cruise's Proposal

by Emuna Braverman

Making our private moments public diminishes their value.

What's the Matter with Kids Today?

by Emuna Braverman

There is very little in anyone's life today that teaches respect for authority.

Married and Dating

by Emuna Braverman

Get out of the house and rediscover the joy and wonder you have for each other.

Don't Believe Everything You See

by Emuna Braverman

In order to judge favorably, consider the potential inaccuracy of the information itself.

The Good War

by Emuna Braverman

If you're going to take a stand, you must be prepared to put your money where your mouth is.

America, George Washington and Me

by Emuna Braverman

Can you be both proud to be an American and proud to be a Jew? I am.

Marriage Is Not a Competition

by Emuna Braverman

When you hand over the screaming baby, at least try to smile.

Husband Bashing

by Emuna Braverman

If husbands aren't really the primary cause of housewives' dissatisfaction, what is?

Beyond Diapers

by Emuna Braverman

Why do the worlds of bright, educated, talented women narrow so dramatically when they give birth?

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