Fairy Tale Wedding

by Emuna Braverman

Your wedding should not be the happiest day of your life.

The Wife's Gigabyte Memory

by Emuna Braverman

Elephants are famous for their memories. Among human beings, there's nothing like a wife.

Blame Game

by Emuna Braverman

Is your spouse behaving in a way you find disturbing? The first place to look should be in a mirror.

You (Haven't) Come A Long Way Baby

by Emuna Braverman

There is a new feminist battle to be fought.

Fighting Fair

by Emuna Braverman

Five rules on having a good fight with your spouse.

The Sacred Place

by Emuna Braverman

Too many couples have sacrificed closeness to the call of The Late Show.

Building Fences

by Emuna Braverman

Don't rely on willpower alone to keep your resolutions.

I'm Rooting for Harry

by Emuna Braverman

J.K. Rowling can end the Harry Potter series with hope and optimism, or cynicism and disillusionment. Let's hope she chooses wisely.

Advice from Miss Deitz's Third-Grade Class

by Emuna Braverman

Marriage is about more than giving. It's about putting our spouse's needs constantly and completely before our own.

We're Gonna Have a Ball!

by Emuna Braverman

Funerals can be a powerful force for change.

The Sandwich Generation

by Emuna Braverman

Reaching middle age doesn't have to mean getting squished from our growing children on one side and our aging parents on the other.

Your Red Pen

by Emuna Braverman

We all know the pain and humiliation of being the victim of an unedited speaker.

It's Not About the Diamond

by Emuna Braverman

Presents are nice. Luxurious presents may be nicer. But don't confuse them with real thoughtfulness and caring.

Littering the Holy Land

by Emuna Braverman

Thank God, the streets of Jerusalem are alive once again. There is bustle and energy, hope and joy. And sadly, lots of garbage.

Waste Not

by Emuna Braverman

Putting your leftovers to maximum use.

Respect Your Elders

by Emuna Braverman

No matter what your age, it's never too late to make a difference.

Fashion Statement

by Emuna Braverman

If you don't want to be treated like an object, don't dress like one.

Kvetching

by Emuna Braverman

Complaining isn't just a bad habit. It actually makes the problem worse.

Wrinkles and All

by Emuna Braverman

The pleasures of reaching middle age.

Bonding through Mutual Dislike

by Emuna Braverman

Is gossip really a good way to create relationships?

Getting the Ear of the President

by Emuna Braverman

Everyday you get the opportunity to meet the most important leader of the world. Are you ready?

Starting the New Year Right

by Emuna Braverman

We frequently spend our time on trivial pursuits at the expense of more important ones.

A Fresh Start

by Emuna Braverman

Yom Kippur is one of the most hopeful days of the year.

School Supplies Run Amok

by Emuna Braverman

Mixed with delight and relief on the first day of school is the fear of the dreaded school supply lists.

Just the Two of Us

by Emuna Braverman

There's nothing like a short vacation – just you and your spouse, with no kids – to strengthen your marriage.

Kindness Begins at Home

by Emuna Braverman

Why do we feel proud of ourselves for cooking for an acquaintance who just gave birth and burdened by making dinner for our families?

Not in the Mood

by Emuna Braverman

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

Warmth on the Glacier

by Emuna Braverman

Jewish unity in Alaska.

Unimaginable Perseverance

by Emuna Braverman

Brooke Ellison is a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down, and she's running for NY State senator.

19 Minutes a Day

by Emuna Braverman

Is that enough time to let your child know he or she is a top priority?

Standing Up for Israel

by Emuna Braverman

This is a time of trouble for our people, and there is no standing on the sidelines. We all need to be counted.

You've Got a Friend

by Emuna Braverman

Our support and trust network is shrinking, and yes we should care.

Shamu and the Happy Marriage

by Emuna Braverman

Want to change your spouse's behavior? Reward desired action and ignore the undesirable.

Great Expectations

by Emuna Braverman

If teachers believed in the abilities of all of their students, they'd all achieve significantly more.

You're Beautiful

by Emuna Braverman

Of course it's more important to be kind, but beauty matters.

The Meaningful Job

by Emuna Braverman

No job, however important, can provide our lives with all the meaning we need and seek.

Leave It to Mrs. Cleaver

by Emuna Braverman

Eating together as a family is not a luxury.

Hardwired

by Emuna Braverman

It's in the hardwiring, but does that make gossip good?

Distracted by Television

by Emuna Braverman

Turn off the TV and relate to your spouse.

Future Predictions

by Emuna Braverman

We spend too much time on big worries for the future, and too little on the small kindnesses of the present.

Letting Go Revisited

by Emuna Braverman

Sending off my kids to Israel is getting harder, not easier.

Understanding of the Heart

by Emuna Braverman

Women's problems aren't new; the angst is. Here's the first step toward sanity

Living to Eat

by Emuna Braverman

What should food mean to us?

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.