A Letter To All the Dads
I always knew that being a dad was quite an undertaking, but it wasn’t until Dave and I had Nava that I realized what a demanding job fatherhood truly is.
August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022
When Kids Ask, “Do Jews Believe In Hell?”
Do Jews believe in Hell? The verdict is out, but a rabbi, a doctor, and several Jewish mothers weigh in to help you maneuver this tricky conversation.
August 15, 2022
8 Tips For Working With Your Child’s Educator
Over Carrie’s 11 years of being a child educator, she’s had to deal with all kinds of parents and students. Here are a few tips to help make the most of the complicated relationship with your child’s teachers, administrators and school staff.
August 15, 2022
When It Comes to Conversion, Should You Under Or Over Share?
I’m a horrid over-sharer and I’m wondering, when it comes to conversion, is that okay, or do I need to rein it in?
August 15, 2022
An Unexpected Improvement to My Marriage
In honor of my fourteenth wedding anniversary (it’s tomorrow!), I’m going to tell you about an unexpected improvement to my marriage…
August 15, 2022
Do We Really Need “Nice Jewish Friends?”
Galit Breen wonders whether it’s necessary to have Jewish friends in order to lead a Jewish life.
August 15, 2022
How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives
It’s the month of Adar, my friends, the month when Purim occurs. According to the Talmud, “When Adar enters, joy increases.” So are we supposed to simply hope that Adar will be our happiest time of the year because one particularly fun holiday falls during the month?
August 15, 2022
Midrash & Magic: A Fun Family Passover Activity
Here’s a fun Passover activity to do with your kids before seder: make a “magic” false bottom Elijah’s cup!
August 15, 2022
Looking for Love in All the Right Places
I’m starting to realize that dating Jewish might just be the way to go to finding “the one”.
August 15, 2022
Eight Mom Sins I’ll Be Forgiving Myself For This Yom Kippur
This Yom Kippur, I’m choosing to ask forgiveness of myself for all of the ways I’ve messed up as a parent this past year.