About the Author


Emuna Braverman

Please check out Emuna’s new book A Diamond for Your Daughter – A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Shidduchim Effectively, available through Judaica Press
Emuna Braverman has a law degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters in in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She lives with her husband and nine children in Los Angeles where they both work for Aish HaTorah. When she isn''t writing for the Internet or taking care of her family, Emuna teaches classes on Judaism, organizes gourmet kosher cooking groups and hosts many Shabbos guests. She is the cofounder of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com.
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Telling Israel What She Should Do

Israel is not and should not be independent of Jews throughout the rest of the world.

Men's Rights

I don't know how "separate but equal" ever turned into superior, but I never bought it.

Judging Alito

Can we ever escape our past?

Challenges

If you think life is supposed to run smoothly and easily, I can promise you a life of frustration.

They Fired Me!

We all recognize that our jobs are not our essence, but many of us are far from living with that reality.

Host Etiquette

Helpful tips on making guests feel at home.

Guest Etiquette

Eight common etiquette violations all guests should watch out for.

Gen-X Envy

They're mastering the work-life balance. Now comes the hard part.

Munich Revisited

Under the guise of caring, there is actually a doctrine of indifference.

Bring It On!

When extravagance is called for.

Bat Mitzvah Hoopla

There is an irony that this traditional celebration of the assumption of responsibilities seems to actually illustrate the lack thereof.

My Wrinkles

Do I really want my happiness to hinge on the success of the latest anti-wrinkle cream?

Can't You Guys Tidy Up?!

Isn't there some way we can imbue our children with a neatness gene?

The Good Wife

Am I on my way to becoming a Stepford Wife?

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Relating to God can't be reduced to magical formulas or good luck charms.

Let Your Husband Do the Dishes

Why would anyone assume the specific work of a home and a marriage should all fall on only one spouse?

Same-Sex Education

There are many benefits to taking the male-female dynamic out of the education equation.

Despicably Rich

Why do so many people dislike the wealthy and secretly desire their downfall?

Yom Kippur China

Nicks and cracks on our souls are ultimately more expensive that those on our Mikasa dishes, but unlike our plates, these holes can be filled.

It's Rosh Hashana. Don't Panic.

Sometimes the biggest spiritual challenge in preparing for a Yom Tov occurs at the supermarket.

Life's Change Agent

Death is very likely the single best invention of Life.

Acts of God

This is a time to stop talking and blaming, and start giving.

I'm Not in the Mood

It's the giving that counts, not the feeling.

Bigger Is Better

When a 12,000 square foot estate just isn't enough.

I Look So Fat

While our spouses may love us, warts and all, it's certainly not because of the warts!

Today's Ultimate Status Symbol

Keeping busy to fill the void.

Tom Cruise's Proposal

Making our private moments public diminishes their value.

Fascinating!

Successful relationships are built on making the needs and pain of others as real as our own.

What's the Matter with Kids Today?

There is very little in anyone's life today that teaches respect for authority.

Married and Dating

Get out of the house and rediscover the joy and wonder you have for each other.

Don't Believe Everything You See

In order to judge favorably, consider the potential inaccuracy of the information itself.

The Good War

If you're going to take a stand, you must be prepared to put your money where your mouth is.

America, George Washington and Me

Can you be both proud to be an American and proud to be a Jew? I am.

Marriage Is Not a Competition

When you hand over the screaming baby, at least try to smile.

Husband Bashing

If husbands aren't really the primary cause of housewives' dissatisfaction, what is?

Beyond Diapers

Why do the worlds of bright, educated, talented women narrow so dramatically when they give birth?

Talking to God

Do you talk to your spouse no matter how sleep deprived, overworked or frustrated you are? Communicating with God is no different.

Teaching the Holocaust to Our Children

In order to understand who we are, our children need an authentic exploration of our past, including the Holocaust.

Waiting for the Next Miracle

Getting out of the "All-I-need-is" syndrome and embracing the moment.

Negotiating with Your Teen

Disagreements, clashes, struggles are an inevitable part of growing up. Whether they result in animosity or deepened relationships is in our hands.

Today's Hero

Queen Esther shows us how we can all be heroes.

The Buck Stops Here

Teaching our adolescents responsibility.

Eaten Up with Envy

God didn't forget about you. If you were meant to have that home, spouse, career -- you'd have it.

Getting Off the Couch

Let go of the remote and get up and go.

The Perfect Errand

Making sure your spouse feels loved and appreciated is a lot more important than getting the right brand of detergent.

All Chocolate, All the Time

Chocolate is good for whatever ails you.

A Real Bargain

Do I look like a thief to you?

To Everything There is a Season

When confronted with evil, it's the time to fight - and to counteract with kindness.

The Over-Protected Child

Give up the illusion: we can't fight our children's battles, nor should we.

The People of Israel

What shaped our trip to Israel wasn't the death of Arafat or even the beauty of the land. It was the people.

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