M’tzora: Providing a Way Back from Prejudice
The laws pertaining to the person with what is commonly but incorrectly called leprosy, are very clear in this week's portion M'tzora. These skin diseases disclosed a condition of impurity, and therefore the afflicted persons went through a thorough process whereby they were distanced fr
Crafting Jewish Tradition for Young Children: Bedtime Rituals
Re-Envisioning Alzheimer’s
Yitro for Tots: Creating Shabbat Traditions in Your Home
A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.
Finding Holiness at the Zoo
If you've ever looked directly at the light emanating from a prism, you know that it is nearly blinding.
D'varim for Tots
Questions and ideas for parents to discuss Parashat D'varim with young children.
A Hanukkah Tradition From My Christian Mother-in-Law
Sometimes we create our own traditions, sometimes we carry on a tradition we inherit, and sometimes a tradition can come from unexpected places.
Validity of Vayishlach?
This week’s Torah portion is often summarized as “the one where Jacob and Esau meet and reunite and Jacob’s name is changed to Israel and then at the end Rachel dies.” While none of this is incorrect, this is certainly not the complete story either