Fertile Faith
by Eliana ClineGod doesn’t listen to statistics.
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The Brown Silk Dress
Touched by Dior and the embers of the Holocaust, a 50-year-old dress conjures distant memories.
Being Jewish on Christmas
by Sara Debbie GutfreundAmidst all the talk about eggnog, I realized the special blessing of Shabbat.
Alzheimer’s and the Here and Now
by Rochel SpangenthalMy grandfather taught me to live in the spectacular now.
Secondary Infertility
by Rachel Fayga bas HindaI am sharing my story so others won't travel this road alone.
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Our Mother Rachel
by Dina CoopersmithWhat is so special about Rachel that we commemorate her death more than any of the other matriarchs and patriarchs?
Our New Special Baby
by Chaya RosenGreeting the news that your baby has Down syndrome with less anxiety and a much more positive outlook.
Betrayal and Forgiveness
by JonMy best friend inexplicably severed our relationship. I was faced with the challenge of forgiving the unforgivable.
The Ten-Ton Phone
by Rabbi Shimon ApisdorfNow is the time to work on mending any rifts in your family.
Answering Rosh Hashanah's Call
by Sara Debbie GutfreundThe shofar’s cry is God calling out my name, looking for me.
Forever Dad
by Sara Debbie GutfreundEven though my parents divorced, my father always played a crucial role in my life.
My Father and the Talmud
by Dr. Simon Yisrael FeuermanI idolized my dad and resented him. As I’ve untangled our relationship, I adopted his passion: Talmud study.
The Bus Stop: A Father's Day Message
by Rabbi Yisroel JungreisMy father’s unconditional love gave me the feeling that no matter what, everything will be okay.
Family Secrets
by Amy Hirshberg LedermanThe shocking discovery of half of my family tree, nearly a century later.
Spiritual Scrubbing
by Nicole BemI loved Passover. It was the swishing of brooms in surround sound that confounded me.
Mourning Glory
by Dr. Simon Yisrael FeuermanWhen a mother succumbs to cancer in old age and a father faces his own mortality, a son experiences the blessings of a good shiva.
A Jewish Mother’s Wisdom
by Rabbi Binyamin FeldmanThe legacy of Chana Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits’ mother.
The Third Generation
by Beth GoldsammlerThe grandchild of Holocaust survivors looks forward… and back.
Seeds
by Shoshana GrosWhen my kids planted etrog trees, we didn’t know we’d discover the miracle – and precariousness – of life.
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A Face in the Window
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonAs Father's Day approaches, I am haunted by one most vivid and moving scene from my childhood.
Eight Days with Our Baby
by Debbie ShapiroBorn with terminal kidney disfunction, each moment with him was precious.
Hope: Revisiting Secondary Infertility
by Rachel Fayga bas HindaOnce I began to truly appreciate the blessings in my life, I received another – a baby girl.
To Not Walk Alone
by Ephraim CornickAlthough my father has died, he remains an active, guiding influence in my life.
A Little Faith
by Shoshana GrosSometimes I wonder if my non-observant mother is more religious than me.
My Father’s Smile
by Dina NeumanMy father let go of his pain, his grief, his questions and was able to do what he loved best: to give.
The Giving Heart
by Shellie BermanMy mother’s motto is: the way to keep your heart in shape is to love more.
These Small Lights
by Yael Zoldan M.A.Chanukah reminds us that we are not the same as everyone else.
As the Flame Flickers
by Menucha Chana LevinThe challenge of observing the anniversary of the death of someone never born.
Bat Mitzvah Gifts for My Daughter
by Sara Debbie GutfreundSpanning three generations, I want to give you some very special gifts that are close to my heart.
To Bris or Not To Bris?
by Lea GoldmanThe last few months of my pregnancy, I spent more time agonizing about the bris than about labor itself.
7 Ways to Connect to God
Purim is the opportune time to work on piercing through the darkness and strengthen your connection to God.
Suing Parents
Children went from being our employees to our bosses, replacing responsibility with entitlement.
The Year Without Purim
Eighteen years after a series of deadly terror attacks leading up to Purim, a unique quilt helped stitch together broken hearts.
Dancing in Jerusalem
My groovy, let's-all-make-aliyah theme song that describes the various major redemption moments of the past century.
Jealous of Autistic Sibling
Our eldest son is acting out in strange ways. Is this a passing phase or a cry for help?
When God’s Face is Hidden
Sometimes it is through the darkness that we can bring out our greatest light.
3 Steps to Teach Kids How to be Happy
It’s Purim time, is everyone happy? If not, try these tools with your kids.
Soon By You
Although they mean well, these three words are like a knife digging deeper into my heart.
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God: An Introduction
Delve into some mind-boggling concepts in this exploration of the Jewish definition of God.
1. The Way of G-d: Introduction
Read each word carefully... and all its secrets will be within your grasp.
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Purim: Why Name A Holiday After The Enemy?
An in-depth video series exploring Esther’s true role in the Purim story.
Purim by Numbers
Amazing infographic to SHARE with your friends and family about Judaism's most fun holiday.
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The Shtetl Olympics
With the Sochi Olympics now over, let’s go back 100 years and imagine what a Russian “Olympics” in these shtetls would have really looked like.
Jtube: Matthew McConaughey Thanks God
Are you surprised to hear an Academy Award winning actor thank God so publicly?
