Fayga Marks: A Frum Defender Of Israel
“I learned something important early on in my army career: the army will accommodate your religious needs—if you stand up for your rights. To be a frum soldier in the IDF, you need a little chutzpah,” says Fayga Marks, an ultra-Orthodox girl and a veteran Israeli soldier.
Rachail Morowitz: Building Bridges
The evening in Rachail Morowitz’s home was deeply moving and left a lasting impression of hope.
Smokey Eyes with Prominent Eyes
Dear Sharona,
I have very prominent eyes; I was wondering what color and or style of makeup would suit me? I have dark brown hair and brown eyes, and medium-deep skin tone. I rarely put on makeup and if I do, it's only on my eyes. I am looking forward to reading your suggestions.
Anonymous- NYC
A Lifestyle Brand To Empower Women
I wanted to speak to the everyday woman and provide her with casual contemporary clothing and basics. I
Rosalie Silberman Abella: Passionate Fighter for Justice
Justice Abella has achieved a number of "firsts" in her life.
Career Success
One way to view a student, or any human being, is as an amalgamation of four components: physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual.
How The Creation Story Teaches Us About The Essence Of Man And Woman
Against the backdrop of rolling valleys and mountains, and a sun bathing creation with its warmth, creation awaits it finale.
Theresa Lato’s Legacy
"My mother will be buried at the Yarkon Cemetary, Geula Hall, on Wednesday, March 17, at 11:30."
The terse message from Eli Lato delivered a stunning, unexpected blow. Does "will be buried," mean that Theresa Lato is no more? Is Theresa Lato, the frail, soft-spoken lady who was like a one-woman armada fighting simultaneously on multiple fronts -silenced forever?
Hilary Gatoff: Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam, “Perfecting the World,” is a central objective in Judaism. A recent best-seller entitled, Activate Your Goodness, focuses on the concept of Tikkun Olam by calling on the readers to be in touch with their innate gifts of kindness and reach out to help others.
Haya Tzippa Pines: Mother of Jerusalem (Part II)
Unfortunately, even after Rabbi Pines passed away in 1913, the rebbetzin and her daughter occasionally had to dodge stones thrown at them by misguided fanatics.
Parisian Chic For Every Day
I design the same way songwriters write songs about their current mood. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life.
Invisible Women: Censorship By Some Orthodox Publications
I think most people in society are able to look at modest pictures of women without it eliciting impure thoughts, said Rabbi Steven Pruzansky of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Interview Like A Pro (Part I)
The elevator ride seems to take forever, and your stomach feels like it is dropping. Glancing at the mirror, you realize this may be the last opportunity to be sure you look professional. You wonder if they will notice the little wrinkle in your clothes your spouse told you to take care of before you left. You take a deep breath and try to relax, but it is no use. Your heart is racing as you walk though the elevator door, and you force yourself to remember to smile.
Raisa Nemirovsky: Teenage Victim of Terrorism
You are my brothers and sisters. Your pain is my pain.
Shurat Hadin – Justice
The lesson Nitsana derived from the case as a human-rights activist and a litigator inspired her to eventually establish the Israel Law Center called, Shurat Hadin to help victims of terrorism.
Power and Politics Feminized (Part II): Muslim Empire And Sephardic Jewry (700-1750)
Turkish Jews and Muslims would flock to her door with bribes or requests for her to exert her influence with the royals.
Early Zionist Pioneers
Ever since those first pioneers expressed their yearning for the Land, many other remarkable women have pioneered pathways to Zion and helped ensure our future inheritance in it.
Power and Politics Feminized (Part I): Medieval Europe
Power and influence do not come without consequence.
Chaya Mushka: The Rebbetzin
When asked about the extent of the Rebbetzin's greatness, the Rebbe’s thoughtful, genuine response was: Only Hashem knows.
Lipstick Lasting On Shabbos
Which lipsticks will last throughout Shabbos is a common question I am asked. In fact, many women share this common problem where the lip color just "slides" right off within a few hours. There are a few products on the market that are formulated to last from 8-18 hours, and many of them can be purchased at your local drug store. Covergirl, Maybelline and L'Oreal all make long lasting lip color that can be found at drug stores.
Brigitte Gabriel: Fierce Fighter For Israel
She also taught that a “cancer called Islamofacism” permeates the Muslim world and must be eradicated.
Optimizing Your Career Fair Experience
People who are out of work will often use every means at their disposal to find employment. Career Fairs are a popular way for employees and employers to meet on a large scale. Instead of (or more likely, in addition to) sending endless resumes, a Career Fair allows the job seeker to meet with multiple employers in a short time frame.
The Road Trip
We're on one of those really long family road trips. The kind that parenting experts advise will imprint fond memories on your children's psyche. (How's that for guilt?) And the kind on which you never leave home without a bottle of Tylenol and your favorite cup of strongly caffeinated, black coffee.
When It’s Time to Stop Being Nice!
Is there ever a time to say, "Enough! No more Mr. Nice guy for me!"
Praying For The Guy Behind You: Profile Of A Passionate Soldier
Margalit Mogilevsky and I share a carpool to bring our daughters to school every morning. We speak occasionally about technical arrangements, usually light and insignificant talk about accommodating slight changes in our schedule.
Juliette Samama: Volunteer Par Excellence
Volunteerism is in her DNA. Juliette Samama was born in Tunis, Tunisia, daughter of Rav Ishua Shtrug, the rabbi, chazan (cantor), mohel (circumsciser) and shochet (ritual slaughterer) of the city’s Jewish community. He performed the functions of four men, yet did not draw a salary.
Jeane Kirkpatrick
“I think the Holocaust is possible again. I didn’t think so before I came to the United Nations, but I think so now.”
“Diplomacy regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict at the U.N. has nothing to do with peace, but is quite simply a continuation of war against Israel by other means.”
Cheryl Saban: A Woman With A Jewish Heart
Most of all, she is a role model for her descendants who endeavor to follow her example. And a woman with a Jewish heart.
Raya Jaglom: The Queen Of Multitasking
A pro at multitasking, she also held many other public offices.
Friha Ben-Adiba: Hebrew Scholar And Poet
In 1756, when the ominous threat of Islamic terror against Jews reached Tunis as well, Friha became one of its tragic victims.