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Connecting to the Pain of the People in Eretz Yisrael At War
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Somehow, life as usual doesn’t feel right…but what do we do? While we go through the motions of life, we need to be searching for ways to stay connected. Several of us on the Between Carpools team have close family living in Israel. We have friends in the military. We know people living in the…
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What Can We Do?
You might be frozen with shock, or fear for loved ones in Eretz Yisrael. As we read the news on motzei Yom Tov, besides for shock and sadness, we also felt frozen. But it’s time to move and use our spiritual strength to do our part to be noseh b’ol with brothers and sisters living…
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Waterfalls, Zip Lines, and More: 6 Chol Hamoed Ideas
We’ve enjoyed these indoor and outdoor destinations, and your family will too. Not always does it work to go on an overnight Chol Hamoed trip. The logistics are difficult, so rather, when there’s a longer Chol Hamoed, there’s time for venturing out on day trips that are more special than usual. Here are some trips…
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Using the Joy of Sukkos to Bring Down the Barriers in Our Life
How to take advantage of Sukkos to come close to Hashem and those around us. It’s been an awe inspiring Yamim Noraim, replete with mindful soul searching and dedicated self-improvement. We’ve made ourselves vulnerable, we’ve shed our facade, and we’ve dug deep within in our quest to perfect ourselves and come closer to our Creator.…
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Why We Let Go and How to Move On
“Machul Lack,” you are forgiven! Why forgiveness benefits us more than it benefits them. As we beg Hashem for forgiveness for all that we have done over the past year, we seek as well to forgive those who have wronged us and to ask forgiveness from those we have wronged. The older we get, the…
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Keeping Hashem in the Picture
How to get in the right frame of mind during the hustle and bustle of these days. Once again, we launch at dizzying speed into the September season. No sooner have we recovered from the between-camp-and-school maelstrom, then it’s school supplies and shoe-store mobs and Oh! What’s on the menu for Rosh Hashana this year? …
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Scentify: You’ll Love How Utterly Wonderful Your Home Smells
Transform your home without a paint job, a new couch, or a carpet. All you need is a signature scent. Now, the Scentify Diffuser V2 is available with a sleeker look and completely updated features! Ever walked into an elegant hotel and noticed how luxurious it smelled? Yes. Smells can tell us of luxury. There’s…
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Are You Overwhelmed? 3 Myths Busted
Here’s how to get those overwhelmed feelings out of your head—or keep them there, if you like. Ever feel like you can’t accomplish anything because you have way too much to do? I’m here to bust some myths about overwhelm, so you can learn what it really is and how to combat it. Overwhelm is…
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Perfect Activities for Your Long Car Rides
When we were kids, we would look out the windows and learn from the world around us. Do you remember playing car bingo as a kid? Well, those bingo games are still available (yes, even the vintage versions) and still so much fun. There are loads of activities that could help keep kids busy (and…
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Thoughts On Being a Girl Boss
What does it mean and is it really your dream? Girl Boss. Mom Boss. These words have been used in recent years to describe a woman who can run her business to big success, despite being a woman – or even a mom. People use these expressions as a positive ideal, something to strive for. …
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