birth
How to Birth Jewish
When I went into labor at the hospital, I had to stay. This change in birth plan and place threw me.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Primordial Slush
Several years ago at a writing conference, I was listening to a panel of agents and editors talk about how ...