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One Hundred Philistine Foreskins (EXCERPT)

Tova Reich | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Living
Tova Reich

The rebbe announced his diagnosis that Tema was possessed by a dybbuk, the naked soul of a dead sinner condemned to wander the earth in restless torment. It was this dybbuk that was speaking through Tema's mouth insisting she would never get married, the rebbe explained.

Why Every Family Needs a Mission Statement

Kathy Buckworth | Posted 03.22.2013 | Canada Living
Kathy Buckworth

As the boss of your family, you will likely find a mission statement handy, if for no other reason than to remind yourself of what you were thinking when you brought these people into the world. And why you shouldn't take them out. Corporately, a mission statement should address the employees, the shareholders, and the customers. Here's a quick primer on adapting those three categories to family life.

Journey with No Maps: An Excerpt

Sandra Djwa | Posted 04.06.2013 | Canada
Sandra Djwa

2012-02-06-CharlesTaylorreal.jpg For any artist, but especially for P.K. Page as a woman artist, the creative process is fraught with anguish and self-doubt. The process of creating a work of art is done in isolation, part of the self is split off and projected outwards, and success is not guaranteed.

Thanks for My Journey: A Holocaust Survivor's Story of Living Fearlessly

Dr. Erica Miller | Posted 10.24.2012 | Canada
Dr. Erica Miller

2012-08-24-millercoverpull.jpg Being hunted like animals is an indelible memory for me. One day, the Germans came to our factory unannounced as part of their relentless search in pursuit of prey. I distinctly remember Papa and Mama hurrying us up to the attic of the factory. This happened often. My father finally declared, "I cannot tolerate this any longer. We will go voluntarily to the trains rather than hide and wait to be captured." He was either completely nuts or incredibly courageous.

Reasons to Have a Dinner Party (Hint: They're Not Just for Guests!)

Kathy Buckworth | Posted 07.15.2012 | Canada Living
Kathy Buckworth

I had a dinner party this weekend. It was a Hunger Games themed dinner party which may or may not have included a "Pin the Arrow on Katniss's Face" competition. But not all dinner parties have to be that fancy.