"I Want to See the Priest of this Synagogue"
The Holtzberg's Role in Bhagirath Prasad's Long Journey Home
By Mirish Kiszner
The storm began when, at eighteen, Prasad, emerging from his sheltered childhood, began to question his religious roots. Every home he'd visit boasted several idols...
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The Deciding Factor
How to help a child who can't make up her mind
By Mirish Kiszner
The very act of deciding limits us; it strips us of the illusion of freedom we have when all options are open to us...
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Happy Are We
By Mirish Kiszner
The chassid hurried through the streets of Karlin, heading to the home of Rabbi Aaron. Suddenly, a Russian policeman stood before him, blocking his path. Immediately, the chassid's hands were bound...
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I Can't Stop Nagging!
By Mirish Kiszner
I badger my husband for everything, from the tie he chooses to wear, to the way he talks to me, to the odd hours he keeps. Of course, my criticism doesn't help anyone. How can I learn to bite my tongue?
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Winning Attitudes
Dealing with a problem-prone child
By Mirish Kiszner
My son is the one who will spill the milk, spoil the game, and if nothing else, will manage to find something to complain about. Sometimes, I just cannot deal with the constant chaos that surrounds him.
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How to Have a Conversation with Your Children
By Mirish Kiszner
In today's frenetic-paced society, having a leisurely conversation with our children can seem almost like a luxury we can ill afford. But as parents it's up to us to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for our children so they feel comfortable to ...
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Pride and Prayers On Our Death March
By Mirish Kiszner
Another violent blow landed on my other cheek. "You are still praying?" The Blockelteste asked. Her face was crimson, contorted from fury, her eyes bloodshot. A sudden Jewish pride arose within me like a pillar of smoke rising from a chimney...
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One of a Kind
More on Self-Esteem
By Mirish Kiszner
It's a very competitive world today. Many parents have great expectations of their children. They want them to be at the top of the class, to be a shining star. Children unconsciously sense their parents' wishes...
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Wisdom at 105
Life secrets from a woman who has lived more than a century
By Mirish Kiszner
It's not every day that one is privileged to sit across from a woman whose life has spanned an entire century. At 105 years old, Mrs. Pollack is astonishingly attentive and aware...
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Save My Children
Three Jewish Children Trapped in Gaza
By Mirish Kiszner
Galit fled Gaza two years ago after having been trapped there by her husband, Rami Mahmoud Kadera. Rami was recently killed in Operation Cast Lead but Rami's family is refusing to return her children to her.
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