How Acupuncturist Miriam Pineles Heals Bodies and Souls
When I was nearing my ninth month of pregnancy, I got a bout of excruciating back pain. Of course, no one was surprised by my cries—this is super common when carrying another human inside of you at such a late stage. When I told my doctor about it however (a.k.a begged for help), she said anything I could take to help me (think Advil, Aleve, or even a heating pad) wasn’t allowed while pregnant. She suggested I try an alternative remedy, like seeing a chiropractor or acupuncturist.
10 Jewish Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now
For many of us, commuting to work is a thing of the past (we see you, COVID!), but that doesn’t mean your daily podcast listening has to be. There’s so much to be gained from other people and letting that wisdom stream through your ears is one of the best ways to soak it up.
Dating Coach Devorah Kigel on Growing Through Challenge and Finding Your True Purpose
While dating can be fun, exciting and filled with butterflies, it’s often just as frequented by overthinking, anxiety and major insecurity. When going through the process, having an objective party to talk things through with is crucial. Enter Devorah Kigel.
How to Know If You’re Dating The One
Religious or not, figuring out if the person you’re dating is it, is maybe life’s biggest decision. While some people know right away, others need a little more coaching to have the confidence they’re getting it right.
Jenna McKenna on Managing One of the Most Popular Religious Forums for Women
If you’ve ever needed ideas for inspiring Jewish books, places to score the best skirts or just experienced something funny when you’re living an observant lifestyle, you’re probably a part of the FGP community, and if not, you’ve got to get on it. “Frum Girl Problems”, started by Jenna McKenna (formerly Bazelon) and some friends, is a Facebook group with more than 16,000 members. It’s turned into a community that ranges from serious to light-hearted posts, offering both humor and crucial advice for women in all levels of their Jewish observance. The site has become a staple for the masses but started with modest roots.
Welcome to Chai on Life
Hi! The excitement I feel writing this first editor’s note is kind of surreal. This site is something I’ve been thinking about since I started becoming more religiously observant—about eight years ago now. Since then,…
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