Rabbanit Chana Henkin: Remembering Mama
Hearing this incredible story from Rabbanit Henkin, I am struck by how I more or less understand the Hebrew prayers I say, but oh how I wish I had some more of that simple yearning her mother had as she sounded out the Hebrew words, understanding nothing but the most important thing of all.
Read MoreCelebrating Summer
The sun’s hot. Covid’s on the rise. Hat and mask don’t match. No matter! Yoni’s all geared up for a day of summer fun!!
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The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Advice to an Underappreciated Mom as told by Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov
In the middle of editing this wonderful story I picked up my phone and who was it but Miryam Swerdlov! It was surreal to hear the same voice coming out of my computer and my phone😁 Mrs. Swerdlov, who is visiting Israel, generously agreed to get together with me to be interviewed about her incredible […]
Read MoreIn the Shadow of Supermom
In my neighborhood, I am surrounded by powerhouses–young religious Israeli moms who balance demanding careers and (generally) rapidly growing families. Today I attended a performance for kids, and (as I tend do on those occasions when I leave my house) I was comparing myself unfavorably with these other moms, who are generally prettier than me, […]
Read MoreInterview with Rabbi Aryeh Nivin: Authentic Living and Maximizing Elul
Here is an audio recording of the interview
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