A Letter to Camp Staff: The Problem with Trust – How Not to Deal with Campers
By Berke Chein, a former camper and current father who still remembers what mattered, and what hurt.
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OP-ED: Full Tuition, Full Funding — and Zero Relief
Government tuition assistance is all the buzz right now. Schools are borderline requiring it, and parents like us are scrambling to apply. It was sold to us as a way to make quality care more affordable while we juggle jobs, bills, and everything else life throws our way. But instead, the program has become what feels like a cash grab for the schools.
Op-Ed: When Territory Becomes the Mission – A Wake Up Call for Shlichus in South Florida
Shlichus is not a business. It’s not real estate. It’s not brand control. Shlichus is about neshamos. Every soul matters. And if a new couple is ready to dedicate their life to inspiring Jews, why are we slamming doors shut over lines on a map?
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INBOX: The Shidduch Crisis – When Parents Become the Problem
We are living in an era that calls itself sophisticated. We have spreadsheets for shidduchim, filters for photos, and mothers who function more like CEOs of marriage departments than as nurturing guides. And yet, despite—or perhaps because of—all this efficiency, the “Shidduch Crisis” only deepens.
Op-Ed: Does Hashem Need Us?
There has been much discussion recently within Lubavitch regarding the idea that Hashem “needs” us and our avodah. Some claim that this is a central teaching of Chassidus, while others argue that it is a serious distortion.
Smartphones in Yeshiva: A Wise Approach
Smartphones and the internet have become the nisayon of our times—especially for bochurim. It’s a challenge that strikes at the heart of yeshiva life, during the very years when bochurim are working to develop a strong, G-dly perspective on the world.
It’s Time To Talk About: A New Approach To “Mivtza Tzedakah”
This is not a paid advertiser or fundraiser for any specific institution or program. This is to speak about a unique approach to fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and the Mivtza (from the 10 Mivztoim!) of Tzedakah.
The Question That Could Save Your Marriage
The right question—at the right time—can be the difference between, G-d forbid, breaking a marriage or saving one. Why? Because every question, no matter how small, forces us to think. And where the mind goes, the heart often follows.
Op-Ed Response Rebuttal: When Questions Remain Unanswered
The House of More’s response raises new questions while leaving the original halachic concerns largely unaddressed. Let’s examine their key points systematically.
Op-Ed Response: When Healing is Jewish, Even if it Doesn’t Look Familiar
We’ve seen the recent article raising concerns about the spiritual practices at The House of More. We understand the desire to protect the sanctity of Jewish tradition. We share that same desire. It’s what drives us. But honoring Torah means being honest, thoughtful, and careful. Not just with rituals. With people.
Op-Ed: When “Jewish Healing” Isn’t Jewish At All
An alarming look at how foreign spiritual practices are being marketed to unsuspecting Jewish communities.
Op-Ed: Let’s Take Phones Out of Our Schools, No Not Just For the Kids
The effects of technology are already evident. With all time low attention spans, all time high mental health issues, children and teens wasting endless amounts of time instead of using their talents and time wisely and more. However, today, I’m here to discuss a different side to taking phones out of our classrooms and our children’s days.
INBOX: Dear Terrell Harper, Protest Planner Extraordinaire
I simply must shower you with gratitude for your oh-so-brilliant protest “Run it Back Crown Heights”. Your grand plan to storm 770 Eastern Parkway with your anti-Semitic rhetoric this time using Zionism as an excuse was, dare I say, a gift we didn’t know we needed.
Letter From The Editor: They Weren’t “Protesters”, And The Community Showed Their Displeasure
When a group of masked people screaming genocidal slogans comes to your community and sets up shop at a contentious flashpoint location, they aren’t “protesters”, they are instigators. The community wasn’t having it, and the message was made clear.
Op-Ed: Who Said Chol Hamoed Needs a Trip?
Chol Hamoed. The holy days between the holy days. A time for meaningful family connection, spiritual elevation… and, apparently, sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic en route to a trampoline park packed with 500 other frum families who all had the exact same brilliant idea.
Op-Ed: “What Teachers Would Love For Pesach”
One of the classic frustrations that we deal with as teachers is that we hardly receive any positive feedback or encouragement for our hard work. Negative comments and flack? Plentiful. But a call or text from a parent about how happy their child is? Rarely…
Op-Ed: Turn Off to Tune In, A Wake-Up Call for Our Times
These images may be man made, but as the saying goes, “Every dream contains a hint of truth.” Let’s use these viral photos as a wake-up call. Not just to cringe, but to act.
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