Parenting By Parsha: Vayechi
About 48 hours ago, my wife and I set out on a grand, complicated, international adventure with our little one. Or at least that’s how it feels. In actuality, we […]
Parenting By Parsha: Exodus, Revisited
A year ago I sat down to start writing a column about parenting based on the weekly Torah portions. I was initially a little apprehensive; would I find something to […]
Navigating The Challenges In Deciding Religious Practices
If you and your partner differ in observance, or if you’re in an interfaith marriage, you may struggle to make decisions about your family’s religious practices that work for everyone. […]
Are There Pitfalls In Unconventional Baby Names?
So, what’s the baby’s name?” My friend breathed an anguished sigh and then mumbled something that sounded like Ren. “Ren,” I repeated. “W-r-e-n.” She spelled it out. “Like the bird.” […]
Build a Sukkah On Your Porch Or Apartment Balcony
This article is for you. The Jew who has never built a sukkah before, or vaguely remembers that the last time you helped to build a sukkah, you were four-years-old and your job was to hang streamers from the ceiling.
10 Tips for Stress-free Interfaith Passover or Easter Celebrations
A guest post from “AskBarbara” at JFCS Minneapolis with tips for interfaith families wanting successful Passover and/or Easter celebrations together.
10.5 Ideas for a More Meaningful Seder
10.5 (easy) ideas for a more meaningful Passover seder.
Kvelling About Jewish Mothers On Screen
Have you ever felt like your mother is exactly like one on TV or movies? Here’s a look at some of the best Jewish mother characters in film.
Who is a Jew?
Dierdra Rutherford Fein reflects on helping her husband claim his Jewish identity – despite the fact that many Jews don’t consider him Jewish.
America’s Holy Haunted Houses
Halloween? Not Jewish. But America’s holy haunted houses post-Yom Kippur? A bit too real, says Allan Nadler of Jewish Ideas Daily.