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Putting Grandma to Bed
My mother’s eyes were closed with fatigue. It was around 8 pm. She is so often exhausted as her body ...
What Shahs of Sunset Can Teach Us About Judaism
Picture Reza, a Persian Jew, standing with a dead goldfish reciting Kiddush, the blessing over the wine. What does Kiddush ...
When the Mikvah Water Touches Your Black Hair
A conversion brings wholeness to body, mind and spirit.
Yes, It’s (Not) All About the Seder
So what is the significance of these rituals? How do we choose what we will and will not do to take notice of this holiday?
Ruth’s Cup: A New Passover Ritual Honoring Jewish Diversity
A ritual welcome for converts at Passover.
One Small Sound for Women, One Large Blast for Womankind.
On the first day of Rosh Hashana I was invited to call the kolot (sounds) for the shofar. I must ...
Stories My Mother Never Told: Learning to Lein
“Stories My Mother Never Told” is a three-part blog series dedicated to re-envisioning what it can mean for parents and ...
Mother and Daughter Reflect on their First Mikveh Experience
BrendaIn August last year the eldest of our three daughters was married to her long time boyfriend that she met ...
Judaism for Singles or for Families?
I’m getting married next week. Most of the wedding planning is done (but, oy, the table assignments, they continue to ...