Family Meetings
Describes how various families use family meetings for connection, problem-solving, and planning
A Parent’s Prayer for Patience
A prayer to be said when a parent feels tried by the job of parenting
A Prayer when Children Play Sports
I wrote this blessing for when my daughter plays sports on Shabbat instead of going to shul, though parents may say it on any day of the week
Birthdays, Jewishly
An article about the meaning of birthdays in Jewish tradition and how to make birthdays more meaningful, Jewishly
A Prayer When Children Wear New Shoes
Turning the mundane into the profound
First Day of School
Various rituals for the first day of school, going back to school, the end of the school year, and playing hookey
First Haircut
Description of the first haircut in Jewish tradition
Rosh Chodesh Av Ceremony
A ceremony for Rosh Chodesh Av dedicated to ending violence against women
Essence of Tammuz
A summary of facts, characters, and holidays related to the month of Tammuz
Lighting for Tammuz
Bringing light to a month that has no festivals
