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Jul 3, 2023, 1:08 PM
The push and pull of raising kids!
So, the funny thing about kids is we work so hard to get them and then we work so hard to "get rid of them". Before you throw rocks at me or judge me, hear me out. In the conventional...
Apr 17, 2023, 9:41 PM
A survivor’s story that’s never been told
My savta a"h was a survivor and only told her story when Steven Spielberg gave her the opportunity in 1995 with his famous Holocaust Interview Project. Because most of my cousins do not have access to media and they...
Mar 21, 2023, 2:25 PM
It’s never Dayeinu
*All names have been changed due to privacy. Most people, at this stage in the Jewish calendar, are making lists. Lists for shopping, Seder activities for the kids, Chol Hamoad trips, menus, cleaning tasks for the home, guests to...
Nov 22, 2022, 11:09 AM
Are Orthodox women oppressed like Iranian woman?
Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman, was arrested on September 15th. She was 22 years old and detained in Tehran while on vacation for not fully covering her hair. Let me make that clear- she was covering her hair but...
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The Rebee and My Sister Talya
I know it's been a few days, or more, since the Rebee’s would-have-been-120th birthday. The truth is, I wanted to write this for a while but I haven't had the time…but Pesach is the best time for this story! So. Just 8...
Apr 10, 2022, 6:10 AM
A True Friendship Between a Muslim and Jew
I met Ranya Abu Sha’ban a few years back. I was told that out of all of United Hatzalah’s 6000+ volunteers, she was the only woman Muslim medic who spoke English. And she still is. Our friendship began when I asked her...
Jan 13, 2022, 4:23 PM
Old country and pilgrimage, to bliss and busted.
Part 1: In the old country In the old country, detergent used to sit on shelves and there was a spout dispenser to make life easier. In this county, I need to lift the bottle and pour a cup of...
Dec 28, 2021, 12:45 PM
My two cents on dating: I think it makes sense
I am no expert but I made my share of mistakes when dating the first time around. In no particular order, I wanted to share some insights I have had along the way. Just some thoughts slash advice from...
Sep 11, 2021, 11:30 PM
Front Row Seats at 9/11
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. Most people who were old enough remember exactly where they were and what they were doing the moment they found out what happened. Most people still...
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Sarah Bechor is a freelance writer in addition to her full-time job at United Hatzalah. She made Aliyah in 2007 and now lives with her husband and children in Gush Etzion.