Making Yom Kippur Meaningful — for Our Children and Ourselves
Let’s face it — Yom Kippur is a hard day. As a mom, I’ve made it my goal to make Yom Kippur less grueling and more enjoyable, or at least meaningful.
Lindsay Goldberg
Rosh Hashana Recipe Roundup :: 8 Ways to Enjoy Apples and Honey
It’s hard to believe, but Rosh Hashana is around the corner. The Jewish new year starts at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. Traditionally, apples and …
In Praise of the Timer
“Just two more minutes!!!” How many times a day do I hear this? And how many times a day do I hear, “Just two more …
For Father’s Day, I’m Letting My Husband Do the Parenting
This Father’s Day, I’m giving my husband a special gift. It is totally within my price range, and yet it is priceless. It is something …
I Might Miss Kiddush the Most
Before COVID-19, pretty much every Saturday morning my family and I would be at temple. Today, almost 15 months after the initial shut-downs began, we …
Keep Calm and Read On :: 5 Titles to Help Moms Maintain Perspective
When I was in school and had a big exam coming up, I would read and study for hours. When I wanted to learn how …
Leaning In and Letting Go
This year, my kids had their first snow day where both my husband and I were working from home. Needless to say, I had very …
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic :: Becoming a Runner and Building Resiliency
I’ve never been an outdoor runner. I’ve never liked the cold. I also have never lived through a pandemic. Oh, wait… Scratch that. Maybe I …
Notes to My Family About Post-Pandemic Living
They say it takes 21 days to create a habit. We are now 11 months into the pandemic, and we have definitely formed many new …