Mother always tells the story of my birth. Despite all the deliveries that precede me and succeed me, her eyes still fog over as she retells...

I leaned back on the brick wall that lines the building exterior, my hands tucked into each opposite coat sleeve, and I tried to breathe in ...

Life as a Chassidic Jew is without doubt full of challenging restrictions. However, there are some very positive aspects to its lifestyle. T...

Before I got married I went for some preparation classes. At my first class I learned about the fundamental structure of a Jewish Home in th...

For me, the focal point of a simcha is the challah . It's only natural for me to head directly from the coat room to whatever smells cr...

Dear Friends, Happy Nework Year! I know I'm a couple of days late, but I'd like to apologize to all of you for closing my email acco...

I’m not gonna be kiddin’ myself. The American Dream whistles my name. It tempts me. Y’know, the big private house on the manicured lawn in a...

I really hope that whatever the problem, solitary confinement won’t last forever.

Don't even think about it ringing my blog for tsedukah. I'll tell ya, this here 9 inch plastic plate holds my entire paycheck in co...

You know these people that actually go through the hassle of writing a note to a manufacturer with product feedback? My husband is one of th...

I don’t usually curse. I’m above that. Today I’m in an especially brazen mood. I feel like kicking a few dirty words around. Like,  Gasp,  “...

My wedding anniversary is coming up. I am commemorating these years from the nuptials by making Yoelish's favorite supper. But I will be...

I have some great news for all you blogaholics. I think you’ll be mighty proud of me. I joined the Yuniversity for Yiddishpeaking Yentas. Wi...

HOLIDAY POLL! How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? A. I'm a chassid. I don't celebrate these holidays. B. I get off from work. (So t...

See, yours truly and her mister will take off for a two day escape – alone! Between a neighbor, my parents, and my nagging worries, I think ...

I’m eagerly awaiting the release of the book "Women are from Venus, Yungeliet are from Yeshiva ". Until they publish this self he...

I have this black suit; it’s my suit-mate, I think. My body and the suit have gotten along even through the worst of times. Even when the do...

My shabbos evenings are sometimes very enlightening. As a Jewish mother in the city, my afternoon outings extend to the end of the gates on ...

Researchers are bewildered with us. They have yet to find physical evidence to explain the strong separation between the Chassidic Community...

I was having typical Post Shopping Trauma. I had spent a full day in Boro Park exhausting my credit card and I started to question the good ...