Between preparing the Kiddush, serving meals, and tending to the kids, is there a way to make Shavuos a meaningful Yom Tov for us moms? For the men, it’s a given. Go to shul, sit there all night, and immerse yourself in the words of Torah our nation has just accepted. Now that seems like…
Inspiration
How Rebbetzin Kolodetsky Inspired Me to Daven Shacharis Every Day—Even on Purim Morning
Don’t have time to daven in the morning? Here’s how tefillah can save time…not take time A funny thing happened when I (almost) sat down to write this post. Because my usual davening slot got filled with sandwich-making, cucumber-peeling, and a trip to my son’s cheder down the block on this hectic erev Purim morning,…
Three things I’ve learned from Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi
Reflections from the Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi’s English writer upon the publication of their first book Make your brilliance relatable. The very first time I heard the Rabbanit speak about three years ago, I was immediately taken by the drama. One of the touching stories she told during that speech was of a family who had…
9 Jewish Websites You’ll Be Glad You Found
From dates and times to quick dvar Torahs…you can find lots of Jewish conveniences on these great Jewish websites! I know many of you have been loving Between Carpools (thanks to your fan letters!) but that got us thinking. There are many people that don’t know we are here (that’s a hint to tell all…
Finding Inspiration Within the Potato Peels
With seminary days long gone, a mother today can still find Yom Tov inspiration. Picture a young girl, all of 16 years of age, waking up at 5:30 am to walk to a shul that is 1 hour away. Uphill, I might add. No, this wasn’t the only shul available. This particular girl decided to…
When Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h Changed My Life
Small, but powerful…Rebbetzin Jungreis brought the light of Judaism to thousands, including myself. By Laura Labovitz. I turned on a recorded shiur (lecture) by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h while cooking for Shabbos this week. Just as every time I listen to her words, I was again brought to tears, with a new understanding and love for…
