Health and Wellness
Shalom Begins on Your Plate: A Journey to Plant-Based Eating
Rabbi Adam Grossman's journey to plant-based eating is a testament to the transformative power of food choices. Inspired by his spouse's decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, Grossman embarked on a journey that would change his life and deepen his connection to Judaism.
The Holy Act of Caring for our Bodies: The Importance of Breast Cancer Testing Early and Often
October is breast cancer awareness month. Talk to family members about whether there is a history of cancer on either side. Schedule a BRCA test if you have not already been tested.
Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals
When you’re experiencing infertility, it can be all too easy to feel like you’re completely alone. As the world moves around you, bustling with adorable children and pregnant friends, you may feel like you’re the only person who wants to be a parent and has yet to see it happen.
Taking Care of Our Kids by Taking Care of Ourselves: Mental Health for New Parents
When we began writing this piece, we realized just how similar our experiences were as women who became first-time mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We gave birth a week apart, both via C-section, and both of our sons were premature.
Why Pray?
The reality is, one never knows whether someone else is suffering from an acute illness. A broken leg is obvious; a broken spirit, not so much. Many of us contend with invisible illnesses, whether physical, such as Multiple Sclerosis or chronic migraines; or mental, like anxiety or schizophrenia.
