3 Life-Changing Sentences (3-Minute Rabbi Fanger Video)
As a special project for the elevation of Mom’s soul, welcome to “Mom’s Corner,” which will be be a new regular feature on JewishMOM.com. Mom’s Corner will include posts promoting happiness and wellbeing, which were things Mom considered so crucial she dedicated her professional life to them.
Read MoreA Granddaughter’s Eulogy for Mom
This morning was my mom’s funeral, it was such a beautiful ceremony for such a beautiful person. One of the highlights, I thought, was the eulogy written by my 22-year-old daughter, Hadas, about going on a walk around the block with Savta. Here’s what she wrote: I have a strong memory of me and savta […]
Read MoreMarriage Makeover Tip (2-Minute Rabbi YY Jacobson Video)
From Rabbi YY’s memorable appearance on the Ladies Talkshow with Leah. This tip is important reminder for me and I assume most of us married folks! You can watch the whole show here.
Read MoreSelf Care Tips for Mommy (2-Minute Elana-Mizrahi Video)
My friend, Elana Mizrahi, is a source of inspiration for so many moms, including me! This morning I woke up feeling so angry. But then I remembered this video, and did what Elana suggested, and it helped immensely. Go Elana! Sign up to receive her daily inspirational WhatsApps at: 972-53-429-3882
Read MoreSmall Joys, Simple Family by Akiva
I find this exquisite tribute to family by popular Israeli singer, Akiva Turjeman, to be extremely moving. Especially now that lockdown has whittled down life to its simplest elements–family, kids, home–this song helps me reframe lockdown from Ugg! to Ahh! Before Rosh Hashana, this song was ranked the 24th most popular Israeli song of the […]
Read MoreAre Jewish Women 2nd Class Citizens? (8-Minute Rabbi YY Jacobson Video)
In this deeply-inspiring clip, Rabbi YY Jacobson reflects on the funeral of his 94-year-old grandmother and the central and leading role Jewish women have played from Torah times until today.
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