Summer 2022(5782) 5782

Divorced parents comprise a rapidly growing and underserved population in our community.

While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact number of Orthodox divorcees, one thing is certain: they are far more prevalent in our communities than we realize.

As a community, we need to fight the stigma surrounding divorce and become more accepting and more understanding.

If the topic of divorce makes many people uneasy, one can only imagine the discomfort experienced by those who live it.

The dissolution of a marriage and family naturally has a profound impact on a couple’s children, who often suffer serious collateral challenges.

Sitting in your suburban home or cooperative apartment, surrounded by all that is currently so familiar, you are probably apprehensively wondering, “How do we begin?”

“Mendy was a doer in every respect, and he was eager to help people.”

There have been countless artistic representations of the Beit Hamikdash in the nearly 2,000 years since its destruction.

Community leaders are hopeful the teacher shortage problem can be solved in some way—whether through raising salaries, attracting more young people to the field or preventing burnout through professional training and giving teachers the respect they deserve.

Contributors recall teachers who left a lasting impact on their lives.