A current parent who has a sophomore in college shared with me that she and her husband received a Hillel tribute from their college-aged son. The tribute stated: “In honor of my parents for giving me an education beyond compare, … Read More
The “Eulogy Virtues”
A current parent who has a sophomore in college shared with me that she and her husband received a Hillel tribute from their college-aged son. The tribute stated: “In honor of my parents for giving me an education beyond compare, … Read More
The Challenge for Parents: Letting Our Children Be Children
Childhood should be a time of awe and wonder; an opportunity to play, explore, create and to learn in a fashion that promotes healthy living and optimism. Then why do so many children suffer from anxiety and depression, and why … Read More
Best of Both Worlds and Our Future
Maddie was a state champion in debate, Seth was an AIPAC intern, and Hannah works for Microsoft while Yoni is at Google. Laurenne recently completed her service in the IDF as a Lone Soldier, Robert was elected 9th grade class … Read More
A Man Who Dared Greatly! (And What We Can Learn from Him)
This is not the blog I expected to write the first week of school. However, the death – and life – of Senator John McCain is so significant to me that I felt compelled to write about him; not about … Read More
The Dark Side of the Internet – A True Story
This past fall I received a call from the F.B.I. That was a first. The investigator told me that the agency had recently arrested a pedophile, and confiscated his computer. On it, investigators found pictures; one was of a boy … Read More
We Have a Problem – Israel
As exquisitely expressed in the Torah, Israel has inextricably been integral to who we are and why we exist. There is a direct and clear connection between the land, God, and how we should act. This can be found in … Read More
Will Your Children Be Ready?
The tension between the realities of the future and the comfort of a reliably perceived past are palpable. Put another way, the security of “this is the way we have always done it,” versus the uneasiness of preparing for an … Read More
Face Time, Not “FaceTime” – By Robin Pappas
Any time a child spends looking at an electronic screen – a smart phone, an iPad, a computer, a television – is considered screen time. How much time does your child spend looking at a screen? Research shows that children … Read More
For the Love of Israel
We live in complicated times where almost everything seems to be politicized. Israel is no exception, and is a lightning rod when it comes to political divisiveness both globally, and more concerning, within the Jewish community. It is not that … Read More
Why We Tell Our Stories
Do you ever cuddle up with your children and share memories of your childhood – special moments, trips, or family traditions? Do you remember your parents doing the same with you? I clearly remember loving to listen to my parents … Read More