The Fire Still Burns: Rebbe Nachman’s Direct Descendant Rebbetzin Sara Gelbach
This article made me sob. Such a phenomenally difficult life accompanied by such phenomenally unshakable emuna. This article, written by Rhona Lewis. was reprinted from Mishpacha Magazine A flight of brown, stone steps twists and turns as it leads up to an apartment on Amos Street in Geula. A knot of purple flowers hangs on […]
Read MoreThis Week’s Mommy Peptalk: No Time? No Problem! (9-Minute Inspirational Video)
An oldie but a goodie. Finding true spiritual connection within the limitations of a mother’s hectic life.
Read MoreNo Boys (or Girls) Allowed at Gender Neutral Preschool
A Swedish preschool has banned the use of gender-specific language. In this preschool there are no boys. And no girls. And no hes. And no shes. There is only a classroom populated by a teacher and 33 little “Its.” Are there separate bathrooms for boys and girls you might ask? How sexist of you to […]
Read MoreHallel’s Excellent Adventure
“Umm, well, you see Morah Achinoam…” “Hallel needs to take two weeks off from school in January in order to travel to Canada to ‘discover her roots’…” A “Masa Shorashim.” That was the embarrassingly lame white lie I invented in order to justify Hallel’s upcoming two-week absence from 6th grade. But “discovering her roots,” a […]
Read MoreMy Awesomest Birthday Present of All
I got a bunch of wonderful gifts for my birthday two weeks ago…but the most utterly amazing, unforgettable gift I got was a song that my dear friend and chavruta (who also happens to be a popular singer) Efrat Razel wrote and recorded for me (wow!). This is a song from one Nachlaot mother to […]
Read MoreIs Winnie the Pooh Endangering your Children?
As Orthodox moms, all of us regularly choose where to draw the line in terms of allowing secular culture into our homes. Yes to Mickey Mouse but no to Ninja Turtles. Yes to Aesops’ Fables but no to Harry Potter, for example. But I was a bit surprised by the extreme position presented by Rabbi […]
Read More2 Great Songs by Chanale (5-Minute Video)
This is so beautiful. Chanale sings “I Daven” And here’s another very touching song written by Chanale in honor of Shula Swerdlow z”l, the adorable 3-year-old girl who was tragically killed 2 years ago in a traffic accident next to my daughters’ kindergarten. May her holy parents, Yossel and Hindel be comforted from this […]
Read MoreNew Personal Development Chabura Starting: Don’t Miss this Opportunity of a Lifetime!
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know how HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY I recommend Rabbi Nivin’s life-transforming Personal Development Chabura. Well, great news! A new session is starting this coming February 6th. And more great news! The first 3 classes are 100% free with no obligation to continue, and all JewishMOM.com readers […]
Read MoreJerusalem “Confronting Abuse in Our Community” Conference this Sunday
The 8th Annual Kav l’Noar Conference Promoting Healthy Family Relationships Register online now! Registration will ensure faster processing at the door. For discount on early registration please pay online or contact KavL’Noar for your nearest community representative at info@kavlnoar.org or call 02 622 3039 ,3602. Please register now EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO PAY LATER. […]
Read MoreMilitary Kids get Surprise Visit from Dad (3-Minute Moving Video)
I know there’s a lot of these videos featuring surprise visits home by US soldiers stationed in the Middle East, but I find them moving without exception. When we are with our loved ones all the time, it’s all too easy to take them for granted. Watching these videos is an important reminder about just […]
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