When I Saw the Shabbos Bride–for Real by Peter Levavi
26 years ago my husband volunteered on a secular kibbutz, where he befriended Peter Levavi, a recent law-school graduate. Over the years, Peter and my husband have remained good friends. So this past December when Peter took a vacation from his job as a Senior Vice President to participate in the Pardes Executive Learning Seminar, […]
Read MoreThe Sisterhood of Motherhood (2-Minute Important Video)
I wouldn’t have thought that a video made by Similac could so perfectly represent my personal hashkafa on mothers and motherhood, but this video manages to do just that…We talk all the time about the importance of Ahavat Yisrael– loving our fellow Jews– despite our differences. I think this video’s call to Ahavat Eemahot–loving our […]
Read MoreA Miracle! Arush Family Released from Hospital by Rachel Tzipporah Avrahami
Join Rachel Tzipporah Avrahami’s Facebook page to receive future updates on the Arush family. I have beyond incredible news – Reb Shimon Arush and his family – all four of them – left the hospital today (Wednesday)!!! Outright miracles!!! That being said, it is not easy. The family still needs treatments (I don’t know details) […]
Read MoreIt’s Your Choice (12-Minute Mommy Peptalk)
When life is challenging, which path are you going to choose?
Read MoreThe Kosher Rap (4-Minute Funny Video)
LOVED this! A rap video about keeping kosher performed by the students of King David Primary School of Manchester UK. Lyrics below… KOSHER RAP LYRICS I’m going down town and I’ll have you know, I’m gettin’ really hungry an’ I’m with ma friend Joe; (He says) “Come on guys” to Pizza Hutch we go, Or […]
Read MoreOur Messed Up Family
This past Tuesday morning. Gorgeous deep blue skies. An early hint of spring after all the snow and cold. I boarded the light rail with Yoel and the baby, and maybe on account of the weather, the atmosphere was festive and friendly. Chol HaMoed January. Yoel and I found two seats, but not together. So […]
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