pregnancy
When Blessings Bring Pain
When I saw the little blue line on the pregnancy test, I felt like I was walking on air. A ...
When a presidential candidate is misinformed about late term abortion
In recent weeks there has been a great deal said by presidential candidate, Donald Trump, that has caused deep upset ...
Shifra’s Calling
Ten years ago I got that call. My dear friend called to tell me she was pregnant. I wish my ...
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 ...
A Very Pregnant Passover
April 2015 has been on my mind for a while. Since last September, to be exact, when I began counting ...
The Joy of Being a Surrogate Mother
“Mommy, that’s a mitzvah !”That was my 4-year-old daughter’s reaction when I told her I was becoming a gestational surrogate.“Am ...
The Yom Kippur Diet: Mom Edition
“Are you going to fast on Yom Kippur?” “Are you going to try not to eat until chatzot, midday?” These ...