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Roni Akarah: My Infertility Journey… and My Happy Ending!
Yes, I have reached the top of this mountain, but I have more mountains to climb…
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Self-Control or Strategic Avoidance: Structuring Our Lives for Success
We’ve all struggled with temptation. Whether it’s an impulsive online purchase, eating junk food when we’re on a diet, or getting distracted when we ought to be working, the battle for self-control can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a simpler way? The Gemara reveals a surprising truth: the secret to resisting temptation lies…
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Writing as an Act of Creation
Creation rarely begins with complete clarity…
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On the Discouragement of Women Wearing Tefillin
Jewish women are exempt from 14 positive time-bound mitzvot…
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Why Organ Donation Is So Close to My Heart
It was a regular, sunny Sunday in March. My mom, dad, sister, and brother were all lounging around the pool, enjoying the warm weather. Suddenly, my dad started making grunting noises, grabbed hold of his chest, and collapsed. My mom looked at his prone figure in horror and quickly called 911. The paramedics raced to…
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The Kiss in Judaism
In Jewish thought and practice, physical gestures often carry deep symbolic and spiritual meaning. Among these gestures, the kiss occupies a unique place, representing not merely affection but also reverence, respect, and sacred connection. Far from being limited to romantic expression, the kiss in Judaism appears in a wide range of contexts—Torah narratives, ritual observance,…
