HOME & FAMILY

A week after Shavuos, Mr. and Mrs. Israel left their little Yeshayale by their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fried, while they went shopping. Yeshayale is a normal, active little boy and it was not long before he did something which brought on him a few words of rebuke from his aunt.

Every Jewish Woman Has the Song of Challah-Making in her Hands
by Varda Branfman

What does that mean, exactly? What does it mean to have a song in your hands? What is a song of challah-making? And how can every Jewish woman have one of those songs in her hands, even those of us who have never baked our own challahs?

Help Children Cope with Disappointment
by Masha Wolf, M.A.

Part I

Some small children experience severe difficulties when they don't get their way. Parents and others may label these children `spoiled' or `stubborn.' With careful examination it is possible to look past the `spoiled' or `bratty' label and understand the child's feelings more fully. There are times when a child may feel deeply upset and is not just acting `spoiled' or being `manipulative.'

The Psychology of Money
by Rosally Saltsman

Part II

Last week we explored some factors that contribute to our attitude towards money, that is, our Money Personality. Do we see money as positive or negative? What can we do with it, what can we do without it?

JERUSALEM LANDMARK
How an Orphanage Began
by Yisca Shimoni

It was very early in the morning and the sun was trying to brighten up the dark skies. Miriam Yehudis was still in bed, listening to the chirping of the birds. "Time to get up! There's so much work to be done!" R' Dovid would soon be home from shul and he would want to rush off to the kollel. "I must get up. There's no time to waste."

PARENTING WITH MENUCHA
Beware: Private Area!
by Menucha Fuchs
Noted author of numerous children's and adult books, parenting expert, guidance counselor

Part of our lives is dedicated to personal matters. There are things we do for ourselves privately without fanfare, and without including others. Most people need privacy, especially fathers coming home from work, mothers busy all day with their children and children who spend at least half a day learning in noisy, overcrowded classrooms. How can we help our children in protecting their privacy?

NOSTALGIA
The Fuzzy Gray Squirrel
by Chava Dumas

The children asked me to tell them a story from "when you were a little girl." I closed my eyes for a moment to see what I could recollect that would be suitable for my young audience. A memory emerged from some forgotten file that made me smile. Immediately, I turned the image around in my mind, examining it for any lost details. Satisfied with the clarity that crystallized, I began to share with them the short saga from long ago.

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