INBOX: ADD – Attention Davening Disorder, A Lighthearted View of A Serious Problem
A Patient’s Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
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INBOX: Why I Will Never Shame A Child
My father was frightened that I might grow up being more husky than he had envisioned. In an attempt to scare me into losing weight, he told me that I would eventually have to buy two seats on an airplane. I don’t think he intended to hurt me. He was worried about me. He wanted what he thought was best for his child. But good intentions don’t always prevent us from hurting someone.
How to Reduce Kids’ Screen Time Without the Tears
It’s 6:15 pm on a Tuesday. Dinner’s on the stove, your phone is buzzing with a message from your sister, and your six-year-old is curled into the couch cushions, eyes locked on a tablet, completely somewhere else. You call her name once. Twice. Nothing. On the third try, you finally reach over and turn it off, and the sound that comes out of her could wake the whole block. If you know this moment, you are not failing. You are parenting in 2026.
Op-Ed: Private Struggle, Public Assault – Protecting Torah Life in the Digital Age
People are shaped by the attitudes, language, and examples around them. A single public voice can attract others; a group can make an idea seem normal; and eventually, what was once seen as destructive can be presented as admirable.
INBOX: 13-Story Development Planned for Crown Heights – But Who Will this Housing Serve?
A major new development planned at the corner of Troy Avenue and East New York Avenue is raising concerns among Crown Heights residents about the direction of development in the neighborhood.
Op-Ed: Is Our Obsession with “Breaking News” Actually Breaking Us?
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?
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Op-Ed: The Age Filter That May Be Costing Us Good Shidduchim
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.
INBOX: Healing Anxiety, and Identifying Its Source
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.
INBOX: If You Are Looking To Apply For A Green Card, You Should Rethink Using Benefits
For years, green card applicants never had to think twice about using Medicaid or other public benefits. That is about to change.
INBOX: Shabboss V’Nishmartem
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.
Op-Ed: Do Kids Want Money or Love?
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?
INBOX: The Pain of Separation
There is a specific kind of pain I want to address—one that is often left unspoken.
INBOX: An Open Letter To President Trump
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.
Op-Ed: Letting Kids Be Kids
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.
INBOX: The Child Who Smiles While Hurting
Written by someone who experienced bullying as a child and now works in a Chabad Yeshiva.
Op-Ed: I Would Vote Again For A Lubavitcher Candidate, and Here’s Why
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.
INBOX: Thank You Ari Gluck
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.
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