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Jul 8, 2018, 4:14 AM

Inhumanity at the Top

It used to be the case that humans were inhuman to other humans. Now government has usurped that role. In the United States, land of the once-free and home of the once-brave, President Trump has created a very inhumane act...

Elana Bekerman Frank

Apr 19, 2018, 9:23 PM

Made in Israel with Love: Challenges of the Fertility Challenged

Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) brings you thoughts from a native-Atlanta gal and now Israeli resident of Jerusalem who shares what it’s like to struggle with infertility in Israel. You might ask, isn’t the infertility experience the same anywhere? As...

Apr 19, 2018, 2:16 AM

70 extraordinary women of Israel

Painting by Yael Harris Resnick, in honor of Israel's 70th birthday and Israel's women soldiers. (Courtesy, Miriam Lottner)

Celebrating those who have made the Jewish state their home, giving of themselves and their diverse talents

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Mar 27, 2018, 1:52 PM

Keeping in mind the fertility challenged at the Seder

When reading the Haggada, we come across the verse from Shmot 1:7 which describes the growth of the nation: “The children of Israel were fruitful (paru) and swarmed (va-yishretzu), multiplied (va-yirbu) and grew (va-yaatzmu) more and more (bimeod meod)....

Mar 4, 2018, 9:28 PM

Trans-women are not women

There's an ongoing bet between myself and a friend that this piece will not be published. If you're reading this, this means I lost $100. Here goes... We live in a time of two ideological extremes with no room for...

Elana Bekerman Frank

Jan 12, 2018, 10:41 PM

The Silent Struggle of Infertility

This piece was originally published on JOFA's Blog at the Jewish Week on 1/12/18. The Silent Struggle of Infertility BY TRICIA ANBINDER AND ELANA FRANK Envisioning the Dream of Parenthood - A staggering one in eight couples will experience challenges achieving and maintaining pregnancy. 1 in 8....

Sharon Beth-Halachmy

Dec 10, 2017, 2:50 PM

‘Granny’ Is Gone — Welcome to the New World of Possibilities for Seniors!

As Geriatric Care Management professionals, we are dedicated to maximizing quality of life for all seniors in Israel. Toward that end, much of the content we write offers information, support and guidance both to those who are aging and...

Lori Prashker-Thomas

Nov 15, 2017, 6:59 PM

I'm pro-choice, but abortion wasn't for me

Illustrative: Ultrasound. (via Shutterstock)

Pregnant women need unconditional help from the Jewish community, whatever path they choose

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Nov 10, 2017, 2:37 PM

Sarah’s struggles with infertility

Chayei Sarah, literally the lifetime of Sarah, opens with her death at the age of 127. If we look back at Sarah’s life, her struggle to conceive a child specifically stands out: The first time we are introduced to Sarai (Breisheet...

Jul 20, 2017, 2:49 AM

My big gay Jewish family

A lesbian couple hold hands during the Tel Aviv Gay Pride parade on June 3, 2016 (David Silverman/Getty Images via JTA, File)

She's doing just fine as a child of LGBTQ parents, thank you

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