We convince ourselves that endlessly scrolling through updates means we are carrying the burden of our fellow Yidden. But when it drains our simcha and leaves us paralyzed with anxiety, we have to ask: who is this really serving?
When I was younger and just starting shidduchim, I had a very clear picture of what I was looking for. Like many girls, I had my preferences, my expectations, and the things I thought were important in finding my bashert. One of those things was age.
As I entered adulthood, I began noticing the timing. Whenever I felt fear about something, my body would begin to react. My body would feel tight. My joints and back would start hurting. Other symptoms would arise as well. I noticed that when I felt anxious — a word I did not even know at the time — my body would hurt so much. It felt unbearable.
For years, green card applicants never had to think twice about using Medicaid or other public benefits. That is about to change.
This week is Shabbos Nachamu. We also lein Parshas Vo’eschanon, the highlight of which is the Aseres Hadibros. Much has been written and said about both and the fact that they occur together. So, it’s quite understandable that two pesukim in our parsha do not get as much attention.
Standing beside the man behind the counter was his teenage daughter. She was excitedly telling him about a trip she had gone on. The father looked as though he didn’t have the mental space to listen. After about two minutes of her talking, he reached into his wallet, pulled out a $100 bill, placed it in her hand, and said, “Here, go buy yourself something, okay?” Thinking he had done her the greatest favor. How did the girl’s face look at that moment?
There is a specific kind of pain I want to address—one that is often left unspoken.
Please use your strategic paramount powers to change the course of history for the better forever for all, by investing in the most priceless assets we have, our children.
It is now the summertime, and many children are already in for camp — while many other parents are still deciding whether to send theirs. Parents weigh all kinds of considerations. Some are practical and some are emotional. These are valid concerns, and they should first be discussed between the parents. In this article, I would like to openly address a few concerns that are, in my opinion, not valid — and that can even be counter-productive in the long term.
Written by someone who experienced bullying as a child and now works in a Chabad Yeshiva.
Losing an election is never easy. When you invest your time, energy, and hopes into a campaign, defeat hurts. The test is whether the campaign achieved something meaningful. In that regard, I believe it did.
You should be incredibly proud of what you accomplished. Putting your name on the ballot, standing up for what you believe in, and earning the support of more than 2,245 voters is no small feat. Those votes represent real people who believed in your message and your vision.
One of the most damaging trends in today’s educational environment is the relentless push for absolute uniformity. This pressure contradicts one of the most foundational principles of Torah: “Shiv’im Panim LaTorah” — the seventy legitimate faces of Torah (Bamidbar Rabbah 13:15).
Like every year, the road was not without its challenges. This winter brought snow, icy conditions, delays, detours, and moments of frustration. Yet, thank G-d, none of it proved truly consequential to our overall route or to our lives in general. And perhaps there is an important lesson hidden within that.
Many people are being led to believe that when a lawsuit is filed against a neighbor, shul, school, or local business, “nothing happens to the defendant” because insurance will handle everything. That is simply not accurate.
Not long ago, being on the sidewalk didn’t require constant alertness for fast-moving vehicles whizzing by. But times have changed. Today, people of all ages are zooming down sidewalks and streets on electric scooters and bikes, many with little to no experience operating them.
If a relationship cannot stop a politician from advancing policies that burden the neighborhood, then what value does that relationship truly hold? In fact, moral hazard dictates that politicians will feel comfortable supporting such measures precisely because they know that the community activists will prioritize access over accountability.
