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BatSheva Goldstein

Nov 27, 2025, 11:24 PM

The trail markers that weren’t on the map

Hiking from sea to sea, I felt the invisible burdens Israelis carry on our backs and found out what binds this country together

May 28, 2025, 10:29 PM

How Do You Mother a Soldier?

You hold him close, let him go, and offer what little you still can. The first day of the war was a blur of disbelief. It was a day when no mother quite knew how to act, whether to pack...

Jan 23, 2025, 10:59 PM

The Taxing Truth About Taxes

My father was a history teacher, but he didn’t just teach the facts and dates. He made history feel alive. When he taught about the American War of Independence, he talked about the musical 1776. For him, the musical...

Oct 2, 2024, 9:53 PM

The first thing I did after leaving the safe room

When the “all clear” sounded and I stepped out of the safe room, the first thing I did was dust the living room. Strange, right? Maybe it was an attempt to regain some control over the chaos of my...

Apr 19, 2024, 3:50 PM

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One more thing for your pre-Passover list

Hang a yellow ribbon on the door - and then explain to the kids who ask why it's there that we have a duty to bring our family home

Dec 20, 2023, 8:16 PM

Hamas added a bizarre new category to my household budget

When reviewing my monthly budget, in which category do I put the tactical helmet, bulletproof vest, and other supplies purchased for my son, the soldier? As a financial professional, I try to practice what I preach and keep careful track...

Dec 8, 2023, 12:03 PM

I danced at his wedding and cried at his funeral

Moshe Yedidya Leiter was killed nearly one month ago defending Am Yisrael. We celebrated with Moshe as he accepted the responsibilities of becoming a bar mitzva, we danced at his wedding as he began to build his own family, and...

Sep 26, 2023, 11:29 AM

The Best Yizkor Service Ever

The Yizkor service is not a particularly happy one. It’s a memorial service, thoughts of the loved ones who aren’t with us fill the air. Yizkor is said on the major holidays, so as family traditions continue, the absence...

About Me

BatSheva Goldstein lives in Efrat with her family. When not working at Profile Investment Services, Ltd., she enjoys creating memories with her grandchildren. She is a consultant to non-profit organizations, and founder of FinancialDate™ Discussion Cards, a tool to make money conversations easier and more meaningful.

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