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.
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?
Why I Quit Hebrew School | Living In A Foreign Language
Sam Blustin starts his monthly column about living in Israel, Living In A Foreign Language, with a discussion of why his Jewish schooling let him down, and what he’s doing about it.
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…
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.
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?
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”.
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.
The Meaning of Family
We come to love a child, whether born from us or another, by giving and giving and giving. We come to love our spouse the same way.
Going Back to Work After Baby Brings Mixed Blessings
It’s completely new for me to be running late, or to forget an engagement altogether, and I more than a little worried about going back to work…and getting there on time.