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Chana Hughes

Chana Hughes

Chana Hughes is a pyschotherapist and rebbetzen of Radlett United shul

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jewish resilience

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

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

Strength in depth: we have inherited great determination from our forebears

Vulnerable: JC journalist Elisa Bray has written about her postnatal depression after the birth of her third child

War babies: why having children is harder than ever

3 min read

Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, November 11, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

October 7 was a Shoah flashback – and maybe we all need a little bit of therapy

5 min read

Why I did not go on the march against antisemitism

Why I did not go on the march against antisemitism

3 min read

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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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October 9, 2023 15:55

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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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September 28, 2023 15:51

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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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September 1, 2023 09:01

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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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August 30, 2023 10:47

What Judaism says about the Rubiales kiss

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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August 4, 2023 09:16

Young couple with relationship problems arguing at home.

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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July 14, 2023 10:02

BBC newsreader Huw Edwards speaks during the UK Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony at Methodist Central Hall in London on January 27, 2020. Holocaust Memorial Day takes place each year on the 27th January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and honours survivors of the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution, and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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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July 13, 2023 10:12

Rearview of teen girl friends looking at the sunset together on a golden summer evening

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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July 7, 2023 13:10

Shot of a young businessman looking displeased while using a computer at his work desk

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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June 5, 2023 13:53

It’s easy to scoff, but the Schofield story matters

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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April 10, 2023 12:09

Rabbi Leo Dee’s wife and daughters were murdered but his faith remains so deep

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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February 21, 2023 11:29

PRESTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: A police car blocks a road near the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre as a 'Missing' sign for Nicola Bulley adorns a telegraph pole in the foreground on February 19, 2023 in Preston, England. Police have been continuing to look for the missing woman, Nicola Bulley, 45, who disappeared while walking her dog along the banks of the River Wyre on Saturday, Jan 27. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

How to pick the perfect couples therapist

The wrong person can make matters worse

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February 16, 2023 13:56

Young married couple having a marriage counseling session to fix the problems in their relationship.

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