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What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand

Crystal Hill
As I continued to watch antisemitism and Christian nationalism rise, I found myself worrying about how to best keep my loved ones safe and wondered if my great grandmother had the same thoughts.

Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services

Abby White
In the fifth grade, I aged out of my synagogue’s High Holidays kiddie services. Countless Jewish families have faced this dilemma over the years. Many of us consider Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur the only two occasions when attending services is mandatory.

Helping Kids Find Belonging in a New Home

Crystal Hill
Nearly a year ago, my husband, son, cat, and I all packed up and drove 12+ hours to move to Colorado from Illinois. Here are some tips and lessons I learned from my moving experience that helped ease the transition and helped us find belonging in a new place.

Parenting Adult Children

Kerry Leaf
When my children came home during school breaks, my parenting boundaries were challenged. I realized that they were adults, but I still saw them as my dependent children.

Building Belonging Before Entering the Classroom

Reyna Abraham
As we look to the start of a new school year, we can tap into our communities to create a sense of belonging that will strengthen our connections, model communities of belonging for our kids, and deepen our commitment to Jewish values.

Welcoming Baby

Rabbi Jen Gubitz
A brand-new baby is an astonishing being! How a tiny human could emerge from a mere bundle of cells, and the simple fact that any human being exists earthside, is truly remarkable.

Jewish Names to Brighten Your Summer and Life!

Ellie Rudee
You're expecting a baby or perhaps taking on a Hebrew name and looking for some sunny inspiration. Jewish tradition offers a rich array of names that evoke the beauty of summer and the Jewish holidays that fall during the summer months.