Elul is Coming: Join the New Chabura!
6 months ago, at the urging of a few moms on my mailing list, I joined Rabbi Aryeh Nivin’s Personal Development Chabura. Looking back, I realize that have never participated in any class or course that has improved my life as immensely as this chabura. Highly, highly, highly recommended for every mom reading this. Because […]
Read MoreWanna Trade?: 2 Kinds of Tisha b’Av Tears
I once had a neighbor whose life was in shambles. Nava’s on-again, off-again boyfriend had finally flown the coop for good. She was living off of occasional unemployment checks and charity that barely kept food in her cabinets and a roof over her head. She hadn’t spoken with her parents or two brothers in more […]
Read MoreMommy Peptalk: My Non-College Graduation
Reflections on my unusual college graduation and the upcoming fast of Tisha b’Av. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0zd677J0AA]
Read MoreRivka bat Yael Razel Update: Rivki's Talking!
CLICK TO JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST It’s been 3 whole weeks since I sent a Rivka bat Yael Razel Update, which means that I, thank G-d, have three weeks worth of incredible news to share. -Three weeks ago, Rivki’s doctors at Alin Hospital decided that Rivki’s condition was stable enough for her to leave the […]
Read MoreMommy Peptalk: The Playground with the Red Slide
Reflections on my local playground and inspiring thoughts for surviving summer vacation. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB_esftq1yo]
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