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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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We’re All Gonna End Up 6 Feet Underground
A person is here one day and the next, they are no longer. We have a sense of eternity, that tomorrow we will wake up in the morning, and then all of a sudden, we are no more, merely forgotten. On the one hand, this is a humbling experience. On the other hand, this frightened…
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When I Stopped Taking Small Things for Granted
Most accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Ours was no exception. Â It was summer vacation…
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What a 70-Year Woman with Pancreatic Cancer Can Teach You About Life
Most of us imagine that our life will follow a certain trajectory. We have our hopes, dreams, and aspirations…
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My Experience with Special Needs Individuals
Men and women hold the value of life so dearly that they have children despite all odds…
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10 Things I Learned From My Newborn
Having a baby is a busy time in one’s life – and doesn’t leave too much leftover for learning Torah. Nevertheless, over these last 7 weeks since I gave birth, I have found myself learning from the deepest sefer of all: my baby. Here are some of the lessons I’ve picked up… If I could
