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Becoming a de facto single mom amid the Israel-Hamas War - comment

I don’t know when we’re going to get out of this situation. That being said, I hope beyond all hope that my husband, alongside partners of parents near and far, come back home to their families.

Israel-Hamas War: How do grandparents mourn family killed in Gaza?

Some have endured many losses in their lifetime, and the death of a soldier-grandchild is especially hard to bear.

By LEAH ABRAMOWITZ
31/12/2023
 JACOB WRESTLES with the angel of Esau as painted in 1659 by Rembrandt.

Sibling rivalry: Learn from Jacob and make a will

No matter how great you think your children are, do everyone a favor, and create a will. You will end up saving your heirs time, money, and lots of emotional energy.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/12/2023
The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

Navigating genetic risk and parenthood - opinion

Following what was now my family history, I was urged to get tested for the mutated BRCA gene, and sadly, at age 29, confirmed I was carrying it.

By GALI MICHAELI
24/12/2023

Sheroes Project: Showing the wives of IDF reservists as unsung heroes

Tens of thousands of women – wives and partners of army reservists – have been left to run households on their own since October 7. The Sheroes Project helps them out.

By ATARA BECK
23/12/2023

Families of IDF reservists in Gaza are struggling – this org. can help

HaOgen is an organization helping the many women in Israel whose husbands and partners have been called up for IDF reserve duty due to the October 7 massacre and Israel-Hamas war.

15/12/2023

Here is a list of free family-friendly Hanukkah activities in Israel happening despite war

With larger festivals scrapped, holiday fun for the whole family can still be found throughout the country.

Israel-Hamas war: Learning about your kids during Gaza war

Everyone realizes you can’t say too much on the cellphone because the enemy might be listening in. My boys never say precisely where they are but give approximations in code.

02/12/2023

'To Die in Secret': A compelling novel about a woman coping with tragedy

Some of the relationships, such as that of Nomi and her mother, whom she hasn’t seen in 40 years and is now facing dementia, are laced with regret; others of unfulfilled potential.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
01/12/2023

Step-siblings become spouses: How do their parents react?

Step-siblings Matilda and Smalley's love story defies social norms as they navigate criticism and judgment to be together.

By MAARIV
28/11/2023
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