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Batya added sugar to her coffee and gently stirred it. Aharon played on the white carpet together with little Tamar. The cool air of evening seeped through the half-opened door. Batya was sitting on a chair looking at the perfect house she had gotten. Who would have believed that she would have this?

Three Hundred Dollars
by Rochel Leah Perlman

The readers are surely looking forward to more chapters of Mrs. Rochel Leah Perlman's memoirs. Well, this story was written almost seventy years ago — for an English class.

A Bare Blessing
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

A brocho for long life received from a tzaddik is precious. After all, "A tzaddik decrees and G-d fulfills!" But can one always be certain that the blessing will be fulfilled?

LETTERS, FEEDBACK, EITZES

Re: The story "It's Up to You" in the Feb. 4th issue from a reader in England.

I am assuming that the story is 1) fiction and that 2) its purpose is to teach an important lesson that our behavior as adults does not have to be determined by our childhood experiences. We have the choice and the power to change the way we do things.

ASK THE SHADCHAN
The Other Half
By Rebbetzen Nomi Travis

Question: Although on paper, the boys I met sounded perfect for me, face-to face they were far from what I am looking for. How will I know who is my zivug?

WHAT'S IN STORE (AGE)?
by Mimi Stizower

Plan ahead and make your Pesach cleaning that much more organized.

Purim and the Tooth-Fairy
by Risa Rotman

It's that season again. Not Purim itself, that's a whole another megilla on its own. Rather the pre-Purim season, when plans for costumes start. It's a sign of aging, that I'm less enthusiastic than ten years ago.

Reduce Nagging Pain in the Neck!
By Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.

The next time you are learning Torah and find yourself sitting in a chair, try this isometric stretch to loosen tight neck muscles. It's a simple and effective way to reduce nagging aches and pains that wind up making the tops of your shoulders and the sides of your neck feel stiff. Repeat this move throughout the day or whenever you begin to feel tension.

Your Medical Questions Answered!
by Joseph B. Leibman, MD

About nursing homes. Elderly, infirm or senile people are difficult to take care off and can lead to a lot of guilt feelings as well as overwhelming resources and needs — both emotional and physical — to deal with them. Hiring foreign workers is sometimes an option, but this is not always viable for some families and isn't cheap. Nursing homes, as in most countries, are expensive [but generally cheaper than in America].

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