parenting
When Creativity and Faith Collide
Growing up as the daughter of two teachers, my parents encouraged me to read every kind of book that I ...
My Daughter’s in the 4th Grade… And I’m Planning Her Bat Mitzvah
My youngest daughter will turn nine in just a few weeks, but I have already begun to actively arrange for ...
Promises for My Gay Children: Reflections of an Orthodox Rabbi for Yom Kippur
As I prepare for Yom Kippur, I have been giving some thought to all of my and our collective sins. ...
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 ...
Keeping Up With Our Digital Children: Behind the Screens
Parenting in all generations has had its’ challenges, however in today’s digital society it has created a new world of parenting ...
When My Father Hit Me, I Never Did It Again
One of the reasons I love the fall is because of the NFL. Although I need to garner all of ...
Teens & Screens Part 3: Who Sees What Online
The following is the third in a three-part series on how to help safely navigate the world of social media ...
Please Consider My Case
“You’ll see, he won’t want to leave in the end,” my wife, Cynthia, said. “He’s going to have the time ...
Summer Camp, Life Skills and Confidence
In partnership with The Jewish Week’s “The New Normal” blog, FJC is pleased to present a series of blog posts ...
Teens & Screens Part 2: Cyberbullying
The following is the second in a three-part series on how to help safely navigate the world of social media ...