Blended Family

Insights and guidance for blended families

A Different Kind of Shana Rishona
A Different Kind of Shana Rishona

By Susie Benzaquen

"The fact is we never really had a chance to experience a typical Shana Rishona. "

Looking Back, Moving Forward
Looking Back, Moving Forward

By Susie Benzaquen

"Looking back now, I don't think finding those essays was a coincidence. Then again, I've come to believe that very little in life is."

When Chesed Misses the Mark
When Chesed Misses the Mark

By Susie Benzaquen

"As a community, we pride ourselves on our commitment to chesed."

The Nachas Look
The Nachas Look

By Susie Benzaquen

"As I poured out my concerns, my Rav listened patiently. Then he gently helped me see the question differently."

Our Boxes of Memories
Our Boxes of Memories

By Susie Benzaquen

"It isn't always easy to be confronted with the reality that the person you married had a life before you. "

A Salad, Not a Blend
A Salad, Not a Blend

By Susie Benzaquen

"A tomato doesn't wonder why it isn't a cucumber"