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Chana Hughes
Chana Hughes is a pyschotherapist and rebbetzen of Radlett United shul
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The Jewish journey equips us to fight this new wave of hate
We must draw on our ancestors’ means of survival in these dark days
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War babies: why having children is harder than ever
Bringing kids into the world is especially challenging now, says Chana Hughes
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October 7 was a Shoah flashback – and maybe we all need a little bit of therapy
Our sense of safety has been undermined in a profound and ongoing way
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Why I did not go on the march against antisemitism
Whether we attended the London rally last month or not, British Jews are all in this together
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How to talk to your children about Hamas's invasion of Israel
As parents we need to we need to validate our children's feelings, make time to be emotionally present and reassure them that they are safe
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How to keep the blues at bay and stay happy during winter
The worsening weather means fewer activities and more periods of isolation but there are steps you can take to lighten up your outlook
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How to cope when the kids fly the nest
A guide to the emotional wrench of empty-nest syndrome
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What Judaism says about the Rubiales kiss
Perhaps we can all learn from the strength and sensitivity of being shomer negiyah
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How to manage expectations for a happy life at home
Giving your partner the space to truly be themselves can only make a relationship stronger
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What Judaism teaches about the Huw Edwards saga
The 61-year-old was identified by his wife, Vicky Flind, as the presenter at the centre of sex images controversy
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Modern women need modesty more than ever
Are we really happy with the message we give teens when we let them dress scantily?
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It’s healthy to listen to our angry feeling
Anger is always seen as bad but perhaps we need to channel it effectively rather than fight against it or try to squash it away
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It’s easy to scoff, but the Schofield story matters
Even television presenters need to uphold the responsibility that comes with their power
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Rabbi Leo Dee’s wife and daughters were murdered but his faith remains so deep
The former Radlett shul leader is an example to us all
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The coverage of the Nicola Bulley case is a tragic reminder of the power of gossip
Judaism contains many rules on 'bad speech', it's a shame the British press don't follow them
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How to pick the perfect couples therapist
The wrong person can make matters worse
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