Mommy Peptalk: The Garden of Eden and the Jewish Mom
Inspirational thoughts on Simchat Torah. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B63OoivXnk]
Read MoreHow to be Miserable
CLICK TO JOIN OUR WEEKLY E-MAIL LIST This funny video by Aish.com provides step-by-step instructions to ensure that you will NOT be happy this Succot, or ever. Since I first watched this video, I have thought of it several times a week, whenever I find myself falling yet again into the devious misery trap… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6TN-o9NeQM] […]
Read MoreThe Black-and-White Cookies
CLICK TO JOIN OUR WEEKLY E-MAIL LIST Three elegant, vibrant grandmothers I met at the shul invited me to join them for coffee and angel cake. They were from a New York religious community I know nothing about, and I was in the mood for a bit of adventure, so I agreed. And I’m happy […]
Read MoreMommy Peptalk: Hagit bat Leah
Reflections on a sick friend and the festival of Succot. [vimeo 15118208]
Read MoreBeing a SAHM vs. Working Mom*
CLICK TO JOIN OUR WEEKLY E-MAIL LIST This week, I received letters from 2 moms at different ends of the SAHM vs. Working Mom Debate, which made me think that a lot of moms out there must be struggling with these same issues. So I’d like to share their letters and my response with all […]
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