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Recap: Bayla is traveling with her brother on a train to Paris to visit her cousin Sophie who was in an accident and needs cheering up and encouragement

In our last article we discussed awards of counsel fees necessary for a party to carry on or defend divorce proceedings. In this article we will concentrate on the issues of counsel fees after trial and in enforcement proceedings.

 When the holiday of Chanukah appears on my radar screen, I find that all of my senses are awakened as I begin my walk down memory lane and relive my annual Chanukah recollections. In my mind I am able to hear the singing of “HaNeiros Halalu” and “Ma’oz Tzur” that was often followed by the high-pitched ripping of gift wrap paper as Chanukah gifts were opened. As I inhale, the aroma of latkes that wafted from the kitchen still fills my nose. I can see my extended family joking around in the living room as we joined together for our annual Shabbos Chanukah-fest. My mouth waters as I recall the sweet taste of sufganiyot, jelly oozing down my throat. But at this time of year I also think about one Chanukah experience I had many years ago that was different from all others and never again repeated.

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 All-inclusive Passover vacations have been around for decades, but three friends and a website have already begun to shake-up this multi-million-dollar industry. 

Parents are afraid that if their children are not doing well in school, that they will not succeed in life. Kid hasn’t made friends in the first week of first grade? She’ll end up a loner. Doesn’t get fifth grade math? He’ll never get into college. Can’t make the grade? She’s doomed to failure, he’ll be a loser. We know these thoughts are ridiculous, but they’re still so hard to shake.

First, keep in mind that Chanukah parties are at night, so during the day there is no reason not to be on track. If the kids are home or you’re extra busy with preparations, it will take some advance prep, but this should be easy.