Tips for Easier Passover Cleaning (15-Minute Mommy Peptalk)

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 27, 2016 in Inspiration, Inspirational Videos, Jewish Moms, Motherhood, My life | 5 comments

A few things I do to make Passover cleaning a more positive experience for me and my kids. https://vimeo.com/160506693

Another Gift I Want to Give out this Purim

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 23, 2016 in Inspiration, Jewish Moms, Motherhood, My life, Uncategorized | 1 comment

We all know that on Purim we distribute mishloach manot to our friends and matanot evyonim to the poor. But Rabbanit Tzvia Eliyahu added another gift we should give out on Purim…if you see another person, she says, who is down or struggling or in need (of shalom bayit, of parnasa, of fertility, of anything!) […]

Dafna Meir’s Family and Other Terror Orphans Celebrate Purim

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 22, 2016 in Current Events, Inspiration, Israel, Jewish Moms, Motherhood | 8 comments

These photos, provided by the families, appeared today in Yediot Achronot. They celebrate the victory of joy over terror this Purim. Dafna Meir HY”D, murdered in a terror attack at her home two months ago, left behind a grieving husband, Natan, and 6 children. Before she was killed, every year, the Meir family would dedicate […]

A Song I am Loving: Our Life in Israel is Berries by Hanan ben Ari

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 21, 2016 in Inspiration, Inspirational Videos, Israel, Jewish Moms, Motherhood, My life | 7 comments

My kids (along with tons of other religious kids here) have been singing Hanan ben Ari’s new homage to Israeli life pretty much non-stop. In less than 2 months it’s reached a million views on YouTube, and, more importantly, during Adar it’s the song they play between classes at my kids’ school:) The song’s title […]

My Children, My Teachers (12-Minute Mommy Peptalk)

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 20, 2016 in Inspiration, Inspirational Videos, Jewish Moms, Motherhood, My life | 6 comments

Parenting challenges can be our greatest teachers. https://vimeo.com/159674394

What if a Woman Loves her Friend More than her Husband? by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 17, 2016 in Inspiration, Jewish Moms, Motherhood | 11 comments

The following is an excerpt from an article by Sara Yoheved Rigler which appeared last week in Ami Magazine. These paragraphs blew me away; I hadn’t realized how dramatically different the potential for connection is in the marriage relationship vs. our relationships with anyone else. “Because of its exalted potential, having not just a peaceful […]

My Purim Costume?

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 16, 2016 in Jewish Moms, Motherhood, My life | 4 comments

My 3-year-old Yaakov wants me to dress up as a monster for Purim. Here’s why: “Eema, you should be a monster for Purim. ‘Cause monsters eat: “LIONS! “And TIGERS! “And LEOPARDS! “And PEOPLE! “And TUNA!” Come to think of it, Yaakov’s right. Tuna does sound yummy. Maybe I should dress up as a monster for […]

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, the Loving Father

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 15, 2016 in Inspiration | 0 comments

The Baby Name Heard Round the World (4-Minute Must-See Video)

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 14, 2016 in Current Events, Inspiration, Inspirational Videos, Israel, Jewish Moms, Motherhood | 4 comments

A miraculous baby naming which proved that the Jewish people is ONE. Major tissue alert. Every Jew in the world should watch this!

Mourn with Me for the Children I Will Never Have by “Tamar”

Posted by JewishMom on Mar 14, 2016 in Inspiration, Israel, Jewish Moms, Motherhood, Uncategorized | 19 comments

The following heartbreaking letter was translated from the original Hebrew version which was posted today on Ynet. I am writing anonymously for professional reasons, but that’s not the only reason. I am writing anonymously because I am someone whom it is difficult to look at, somebody bad. A woman who has not fulfilled her mission […]