Family

Shidduchim Go High-Tech

by Barbara Bensoussan | March 1, 2011 in Relationships

Technological developments are often aimed at solving the world’s great problems: feeding the hungry, reversing global warming, curing disease. But what about the world’s most pressing problem, at… Read more

The Optimistic Shadchan: Fayge Rudman

by Bayla Sheva Brenner | March 1, 2011 in Jewish World

Despite the surge of traffic on the Jewish dating sites, many frum single men and women are choosing to stick with the time-honored tradition of turning to a shadchan, preferring the assistance,… Read more

How to Make a Good Marriage Great

by Barry and Chanie Holzer | August 5, 2010 in Marriage

1. SPEND TIME TOGETHER Even ten minutes a day of uninterrupted time to touch base builds connection. Spending more time when available and setting aside time to be together (e.g., date nights) are… Read more

OU Marriage Survey: Do Frum Couples Have Happier Marriages?

by JA Mag | May 13, 2010 in Marriage

As part of the Orthodox Union’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the Jewish family, the OU recently conducted an online international survey on marital satisfaction in the Orthodox community. The… Read more

Major Marriage Challenges

by Steven Weil | May 13, 2010 in Marriage

We often have the tendency to look for the “tzuris.” There certainly are enough problems to go around, and because the negatives tend Read more

Making a Meaningful Bat Mitzvah

by Viva Hammer | March 8, 2010 in Parenting

Bruria delivering a devar Torah at her Bat Mitzvah. Photos courtesy of the Bleich family Good frum girls don’t make Bat Mitzvahs–such was the prevailing view when I was growing up. And so when I… Read more

The Financial Crisis Hits Home: Money-Saving Tips for the Orthodox Family

by JA Mag | June 1, 2009 in Economics

Create a Home-Spending Plan • Create a detailed analysis or spreadsheet to analyze your expenses. Classify each expense as either necessary (food, rent or mortgage, utility bills) or discretionary… Read more

Addressing the Tuition Crisis

by Saul Zucker | June 1, 2009 in Economics

When discussing the current economic woes as they relate to Jewish education, it is important to note that there are two distinct crises, and that each of them requires its own strategy for solution.… Read more

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a University for Your Child

by Menachem Schrader | June 1, 2009 in Education

• Is there a Heshe & Harriet Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) couple on campus? • Is there an active Hillel or Chabad house on campus? • Does the campus have a kosher meal plan… Read more

A Private Conversation with My Kaddish

by Stephen J. Savitsky | June 1, 2009 in Family

Written on the last day of aveilut for my father, Jerry J. Savitsky (Yoel ben Avraham), who passed away on daled Shevat 5752 (January 9, 1992). And now my trusted friend and companion let me go, After… Read more

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