Matzav Inbox: Who Are You To Judge Me or My Struggling Child?
Dear [email protected],
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment with neighbors of mine who have repeatedly made insensitive and hurtful comments about my...
Matzav Inbox: Disgusted by Local Stores’ “Super Bowl Specials”
Dear Editor@Matzav,
I am sickened beyond words.
I live in Lakewood, NJ. And I am disgusted by the recent advertising of “Super Bowl specials” by local...
A Reader Writes: 82% of Salary for Tuition
Dear Editor,
I would like to address recent discussion regarding high tuition costs.
I believe I have bitachon especially in parnassa issues because of events that...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Parking Problems
Dear [email protected],
The photo above was taken this week when I went shopping. Why in the world would someone park in a way that so clearly...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Looking for Some Quiet in Shul
Dear Editor,
Firstly, I'd like to thank you for your wonderful website. It is obvious that you and your moderators try very hard to maintain...
Matzav Inbox: Horrific Experience At The US Embassy In Yerushalayim
Dear [email protected],
I am writing today to complain of the absolutely unacceptable service received at the US Embassy in Jerusalem yesterday, July 12, 2023. Whenever...
A Reader Writes: To Tip Or Not To Tip – Has It Gone Too...
Dear Editor,
My fellow Matzav.com readers, no matter what kind of camp your child is attending this summer, there will be a handful of individuals...
A Reader Writes: Where Should I Shop?
Dear Editor,
I have a problem. I go to Jewish stores to buy clothes and I find that so much of what is being offered...
The Matzav Shmoooze: L’toeles Harabim – Shnayim Mikra
Dear [email protected],
As we start a a new cycle in the Torah, it is a good time to strengthen ourselves in the halacha of Shnayim...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Bash the Schools and Get Away With It
Dear Editor,
I am a mechanech at a boys elementary school. Our school and several others in our locale chose to make a rule that...
Matzav Inbox: Stop Using “IYKYK” or “If You Know, You Know” on Social Media
Dear [email protected],
I am writing to express my concern about the increasing use of the phrase "IYKYK" or "If you know, you know" in social...
A Reader Writes: A Look at Pressure in Girls Schools
Dear Matzav.com Editor,
Thank you for making Matzav.com a place that helps us grow as Yidden by highlighting what is important and explaining why it...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Hip Speak
Dear readers,
I find that people in our kehillos are just not careful about the way they speak as perhaps they used to be. Everyone...
The Matzav Shmoooze: Pull Over!
Dear readers,
Quick question: Can anyone explain to me why people seem to have no problem stopping their car in the middle of the street...
Kiddush Hashem: Letter to Matzav
Dear Matzav.com Editor,
I was shopping at the ShopRite store in Lakewood, NJ, last week, when I experienced what was a tremendous kiddush Hashem. I had...
Matzav Shmooze: Beware Of Social Media “Influencers”
Dear Matzav Shmooze,
I will get straight to the point. More and more people are allowing themselves to have access to social media such as...
Matzav Inbox: Frum Stores Advertising “Thanksgiving Dinner” – For Real?
Dear Editor,
I was absolutely shocked this year to see more than one frum advertise “Thanksgiving dinner” and the like.
Have we lost all sensitivity? Do...
How Do They Do It?
Dear Editor,
I have a big problem. Actually, I am really jealous. Every year, on Purim night, I meet chevra who are already so into...
The Matzav Shmooze: The Impact of the Tuition Crisis On My Life
Dear Readers,
I would like to present my own experience with the tuition crisis and the impact it has had on my life.
I grew up...
