What the Lubavitcher Rebbe Told my Friend to Name her Baby
I recently heard through the grapevine that my friend and neighbor, Chaya Lester, heard the voice of the Lubavitcher Rebbe instructing her what to name her now 3-month-old newborn son. Chaya is not a Chabadnik, and I knew this was a story I had to hear. Here is the incredible story Chaya told me last […]
Read MoreA Young Widow, 2 Years Later
Yesterday, for the first time, I met Hadas Rudich, a 32-year-old widow with three young children whose husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack two years ago. Back then, many of you JewishMOMs sent in money to help Hadas through that difficult first year, and she literally cried with emotion when she thanked me […]
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A Double Birkat HaGomel Birth
This morning I attended a party at the home of musician (and my dear buddy!) Efrat Razel celebrating the birth of her newest baby– a girl named Rut Ashira. At the party, Efrat shared the following story: “The birth was very quick, and right before Rut Ashira was born the midwife realized that the umbilical […]
Read MoreJust a Mom? by Anonymous
A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk ‘s office, Was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. The woman hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job or are you just a ..?” “Of course I have a job,” snapped […]
Read MoreIsraeli Professor Calms Students’ Babies
When I had my oldest child 17 years ago, I was getting a masters at Hebrew University. Babies were not allowed in class, and my baby refused to take a bottle…It was a stressful experience, for me and my baby! So I loved this story about Hebrew University professor, Dr. Sydney Engelberg, who allows students […]
Read MoreA Mother’s Shavuot (9-Minute Mommy Peptalk)
Can you have a spiritual Shavuot while caring for young children?
Read MoreWhy My Neighbor Wears Clip-On Earrings
Several afternoons a week, I see my neighbor Rimone at the local playground. Rimone comes directly to the playground from her law firm, which means she dresses up more than us average JewishMOMs on slide and see-saw duty. But yesterday, when I was complimenting her on her beautiful outfit, I noticed something a bit out […]
Read MoreThe Shoplifter’s Kippah
This past Sunday night, I had just stepped out of the supermarket when the hullabaloo began. A religious man had been caught shoplifting by the security guard. When we heard the yelling, many of us turned to see what was going on, including a group of African tourists. Christian pilgrims, it appeared, possibly from Nigeria […]
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