Birth

Gay and Lesbian Adoption

With more gays and lesbians starting families, same-sex Jewish couples are faced with myriad challenges.

Ask the Expert: Can I Say Mazel Tov to a Pregnant Person?

A better thing to say is b’sha’ah tovah — here’s why.

Shifra’s Calling

Ten years ago I got that call. My dear friend called to tell me she was pregnant. I wish my ...

Mark Zuckerberg’s Letter to His Daughter

No matter how much money each of us donated yesterday on what has come to be known as Giving Tuesday, ...

A Sweet Southern Simcha

For those of you who remember my very pregnant Passover post, you’ll be happy to know I made it through ...

Mourning Our Loss and Making Space for Our Blessings

On Feb. 28, 2012, 5 Adar, my entire world changed. My first child was born. My center of gravity moved ...

Jewish Celebrity Baby Name Quiz

If you’ve been reading our weekly Kid-dish, this Jewish celebrity baby name quiz should be a breeze.

Circumcision Quiz

How well do you know your way around a circumcision? Find out here!

Quiz: Newborn Ceremonies

How much do you know about Jewish ceremonies for new baby boys and girls?

God’s Abortive Assassination Attempt

Parshat Shmot which we read this week contains one of the most bizarre incidents in all of the Torah. By ...

Does the Valley of the Shadow Have a Statute of Limitations?

Birth and death are expected aspects of a congregational community’s life. The past few days, however, have weighed heavily on ...

My Name is Yusha

Any run-in with a Russian bathhouse is bound to shock: men chugging bottles of beer-like kvass, felt hats helping them ...