MindBiz: Feeling Judged
Dear Esther,
Last week, my husband and I went to a family simcha from his side. I would describe us as modern Orthodox, Young Israel-type people. We try to live...
Business Halacha: Computer on Hold
One of Benjy’s computers stopped working. He took it to Shlomi’s computer shop to be fixed.
Shlomi examined the computer quickly. “The electric supply and CPU have to be replaced,”...
Queen of Deals Dishes About New Stores, Local Bargains
Let me introduce myself. My name is Elisheva Baum but my friends call me the “Queen of Deals” because I have always been interested in deals. I mean, who...
Dating Forum: What Goes Around Comes Around
Question
I’m really a good person, but when you hear my story I know you will think that I’m horrible. A few years ago I dated a man for a...
Why You Need Life Insurance Even With No Dependents
You may think you don’t need to worry about life insurance until, or if, you have children. After all, there’s no one who relies on you to feed, clothe,...
Weekly Kvetch: Silent Lessons
As a teacher of middle-schoolers, I get my buttons pushed often enough and find myself repeatedly counting to ten so I don’t combust on my students. After all, I...
Open-Door Policy
Is there a problem with children coming into their parents’ bedroom? My wife feels that it’s inappropriate, and her parents never let that happen when she was growing up....
Dating Forum: My Boyfriend Became Too Frum
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I got tired of dating quack frum guys, so I decided to start going to clubs, and I met a guy who is not frum. My parents knew about...
Mindbiz: Anorexia’s Lasting Effects
Dear Esther,
I read your column in the 5TJT, and I think you might be able to give me advice. My family is small—my wife and son, who is 18...
Dating Forum: Is It the Clothes That Make the Match?
Question:
Guys ask me out a lot, and I also get redd plenty of shidduchim. The problem is that my mother never likes the way the guys are dressed when...
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