Passover: Going Home Again
by Sara Debbie GutfreundComing together as families and as a nation to remember our shared history.
Passover: Days of Future Past
Two remarkable women in my family personify two disparate attitudes about life.
Passover Cleaning for Dummies
by Dina Coopersmith5 tips to allow even the worst housekeeper to get to the Seder with no obvious signs of PTSD.
Staying Young: The Story of a Life
by Dr. Erica BrownMy Bubbie was 100 years old when she died. She refused to age.
The Brown Silk Dress
by Tova TeitelbaumTouched 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.
Anti-Semitism in America
The Kansas City JCC murders remind us that virulent anti-Semitism does exists in the United States.
What to Include in an Ethical Will
What values and lessons do you want to pass on to your children and grandchildren? Here are 40 of mine.
The BDS Smokescreen
It's remarkable that the world needed a 29-year-old movie star to state the obvious: This is modern anti-Semitism.
No E-Mails After 6pm
Five ways to use the momentum of Passover to break free from electronic slavery.
Passover and the Zodiac
Slaughtering the Pascal lamb represented breaking free from predetermined forces beyond our control.
Grocery Shopping as Contact Sport
Where human behavior is on display – at its best and, more frequently, at its worst.
Dating Wisdom from “Are You My Mother?”
P.D. Eastman’s children’s book is really a tale about searching for your soul mate.
1. The Way of G-d: Introduction
Read each word carefully... and all its secrets will be within your grasp.
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Lag B’Omer: The Beauty in Every Jew
This Lag B’Omer, take a moment to identify with another’s inner Godliness.
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My Passover Miracle
On a recent seder night, I experienced a redemption of sorts and a reminder that God knows what we need and sends it when we need it.
