ArchivesCategory: Essays

11Dec

For the longest time, I was so confused about the value, or lack thereof, of doubting my beliefs. I’ve only now started to understand where I went wrong.Continue Reading

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04Dec

So many baal teshuvas think their only rebellion was against the secular world they left. They couldn’t be more wrong.Continue Reading

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02Dec

Guest post by Mrs. Pop Chassid, Rivka Nehorai. Sometimes, as mothers, we can feel like we’re slaves. Down in the dirt and mud. But we are queens.Continue Reading

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28Nov

There, I said it.Continue Reading

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27Nov

From TV to music to business, it used to be a world of the few controlling the many. And it’s finally breaking down.Continue Reading

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25Nov

Ever since my blog post about marriage went viral, I’ve been struggling with the realization that there are people who have “perfect” marriages. Punks.Continue Reading

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13Nov

There’s a voice inside of me. And he wants me to commit to everything. I only recently realized what his true intentions are.Continue Reading

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07Nov

I never fit. I never belonged. And that’s okay.Continue Reading

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04Nov

How a discussion at the recent gathering of Chabad rabbis changed the way I will look at these men forever.Continue Reading

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29Oct

I’m frustrated today. Bah.Continue Reading

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