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Why Do So Many Small Children Cry When Their Parents Start Singing?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Luke Ford

I was at a Shabbos lunch and this man started singing zemirot (sacred Jewish songs) and his two-year old son began wailing and pleading for him to stop singing. I’ve noticed several kids do this. I think that I did … Continue reading →

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Were Your Parents Too Severe?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Luke Ford

Were your parents too severe? I’m curious what you thought in your teens and what you think now. I don’t think my parents were too severe. I got annoyed with them at times as a child, but never thought overall … Continue reading →

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Saving Shalhevet K-8th Grade

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

A few weeks ago, Shalhevet announced it was closing its K-8th grade schools to focus solely on its high school. In response, a group of parents got together to raise money to reverse this decision. The Shalhevet board and administrators … Continue reading →

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What Makes For A Good Marriage

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Luke Ford

In his third hour today, Dennis Prager, who’s on his third marriage, said: “Let me give you a realization I came to about life that I did not know 20 years ago. The role of luck in good marriage. I … Continue reading →

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Dennis Prager Changes His Position On Spanking

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Luke Ford

On his radio show Oct. 27, 2009, Dennis said he never spanked his kids. He now thinks that was a mistake. "Everything within context — spanking, yelling. All things being equal, when done right, a spanking can be less injurious … Continue reading →

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