Living with Rebbi by Rabbi Yoel Gold
An interview with the widow of Rabbi Dovid Trenk about her late husband, the legendary educator at a yeshiva for boys who had often already been rejected from everywhere else (I was surprised to find out that Rabbi Yoel Gold, director of videos that have inspired millions, had been one of his students as a […]
Read MoreA Mother’s Exalted Role by the Lubavitcher Rebbe
[In Honor of Gimmel Tammuz this Shabbat, the Rebbe explains why a mother’s role is the most important and holy role in existence.Shabbat shalom!]. “The Torah grants women the most exalted mission possible. “The thing which is of ultimate importance to the Holy Nation is connected with [the Torah]–that from the generation that stood at […]
Read MoreMy WhatsApp-Insult Victory
My neighbor has many young children and a demanding career. Our sons are best friends, and over recent weeks with the frequent school strikes I was happy to have her sons over for much of the day. I’m home anyway and at this stage of my life I’m dealing with far less of the little-kid […]
Read MoreHow to Never be Disappointed
Inspired by yesterday’s post “Ghost of Motherhood Future” Chodesh tov!
Read MoreGhost of Motherhood Future
I have little kids and kids so big they are young adults. If you still only have little kids I want to prepare you for something that will probably happen one day. One day your teenage or young-adult child, instead of thanking you for how hard you worked to care for them when they were […]
Read MoreMy Home is My Heart
I watched this video earlier today, and ended up singing this catchy song all day. It’s a good reminder of what’s important in life, of how blessed we are to be mothers. Full disclosure, I edited out part of the video’s message, just leaving my favorite part! Does anyone recognize who this singer is? Would […]
Read MoreHow to Negotiate with Your Child by Amit and Nadav Naveh
Another familiar parenting scenario from this gifted father-son comedy team.
Read MoreIn Jerusalem, Fruits and Veggies Left Out and Nobody Steals
Tonight, as I often do, I went on a long walk through Jerusalem’s religious neighborhoods. And again I noticed something that awes me every time I see it. In these neighborhoods it is standard practice for grocery stores to leave out 1000s of dollars of fresh produce at night, even over an entire Shabbat. Thousands […]
Read MoreThe Spiritual Secrets of Formula 409 Cleaning Spray by Reb. Shira Smiles
Reflecting on the 2 spiritual highlights of her year, Reb. Smiles mentions the Chofetz Chaim and discovering 409 Cleaning Spray at an Israeli supermarket. Reb. Smiles’ powerful message is giving me chizuk RIGHT NOW! You failed once? Twice? 408 times? Don’t give up! Shabbat Shalom!:)
Read MoreAn Ordinary Extraordinary Shabbat
Last Friday evening we hosted the extended family of a bar mitzvah boy from LA. 18 people in all. Grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles and cousins. On Friday afternoon the family’s tour guide called to convey an urgent request: the group members are very strict about not eating pork. Could we please refrain from including […]
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