The Widow’s Last Taxi Ride
Thanks so much to Kochav Yaakov JewishMOM Sara Greenberg for sending this my way… A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be the last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but […]
Read MoreWhy Cystic Fibrosis Patient ADORES her Life (12-Minute Inspiring Video)
14-year-old Cystic Fibrosis patient Claire Wineland has undergone dozens of surgeries and spent over 1000 days of her life in the hospital. Despite all of this, she radiates phenomenal joy and passion and has an amazingly positive outlook towards the non-stop challenges she’s faced throughout her life. What an inspiration this girl is! Thanks so […]
Read MoreThe Worry Wart
The infectious disease specialist reviewing my test results was extremely concerned. “According to your blood test,” Doctor M. explained with a furrowed brow, “there is a .5% chance that you’ve been infected. And if you’ve been infected, then there’s a 5% chance that the effects could be devastating.” The doctor, who was hands-down the friendliest, […]
Read MoreWhen My Friend Became My Enemy
My friend Rivka* returned my “Shalom” with narrowed eyes and through gritted teeth… Rivka and I have been close friends for over a decade. On more occasions than I can count, I’ve provided Rivka with a compassionate ear during times of crisis (of which she has experienced many), and raised charity funds for her when […]
Read MoreYeshiva Boys Choir Newly-Released Video: Amein (4-Minute Fun Video)
I think these boys are SO adorable…I wonder whether my Yoel could sing like this in a few years? Here’s the lyrics: כל מי שעונה אמן בעולם הזה, זוכה ועונה אמן לעולם הבא. דברים רבה “Whoever answers Amen in this world, will merit to answer Amen in the world to come.” Deuteronomy Rabbah
Read More12 Years in 3 Minutes (3-Minute Cool Video)
“What do the bereaved mothers always tell me?” Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi told us on Memorial Day last week, “I didn’t tell him that I love him enough. I didn’t hug him enough. I didn’t kiss him enough.” The days, the months, the years are flying by. Our kids are growing up in the blink an […]
Read MoreMichelle Obama’s Smart Tip for Moms
Michelle Obama was giving out parenting advice at a meeting with journalist moms and their kids last week…and I thought this tip titled “What Men Can Learn from Women” was right on the money: “It started when I had Malia…and what I noticed is that my husband was still getting his workout in, almost miraculously… […]
Read MoreMy Down’s Baby by Gitty Bulow (4-Minute Inspirational Video)
In this powerful video, 23-year-old Denver JewishMOM Gitty Bulow reflects on what it was like to discover that she would be giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome. I think this video is so inspirational, and provides wisdom for coping with all unexpected surprises that life/Hashem sends our way…My Hashem continue to bless Gitty […]
Read MoreGive this Kid an Oscar: The Melodramatic Toddler and the Cereal Bowl (2-Minute Funny Video)
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Read MoreA Woman’s Power by Lori Palatnik (2-Minute Inspirational Video)
About how the JewishMOM sanctifies space and sets the tone in the home. Three cheers for Lori almost Live!!!
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