Expecting a baby? This is the resource with the type of Jewish and Hebrew baby boy names that you want. For our girls’ list, click here. Note that this list includes names that your baby would actually be called at the time of the bris. We’ve also included common nicknames for each name, when relevant,…
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How to Celebrate an Upsherin In Quarantine
It’s your little boy’s big day but you can’t celebrate in a big way. We have some ideas on how you can celebrate an upsherin in a socially distant way instead. The good thing is, he won’t remember. An upsherin is not like a bar mitzvah or a wedding where you need to consider how…
Top 7 Mostly Music Jewish Video Picks for Boys
It’s so hard to please those older boys with kosher entertainment. These picks will do the job! Your boys have finished learning with their chavrusas, said extra Tehillim, played some one-on-one on the driveway and it’s only 2 PM! You need some quiet time so the little ones can nap and you can catch up…
How to Host a Laser Tag Birthday Party
No need to visit the arcade. You can have laser tag fun in your own home. What kind of birthday party do you make for a boy who is not into sports? My 9 year old son had never had a birthday party for friends before. Since he has a twin sister, it’s just been…
The Most Popular Dark-Colored Sneakers & Shoes
Do your boys have a school shoes policy? Hard to find sneakers that fit the rules and your son’s taste? There’s a pick here that’ll work. They have to wear only dark shoes, black shoes, white soles, black soles, a little color, no color – you know the policy I’m talking about. Well, we’ve rounded…
20+ Great Upsherin Gifts for That Adorable Three-Year-Old Boy
Don’t know what to buy that upsherin boy? These are proven gifts and toys that little boys love. Books! This is the perfect age for rhyming books and everyone’s favorite is the Yossi and Laibel series, including Yossi and Laibel Hot on the Trail. Little boys love costumes. This fireman costume and this construction…
The Boys Need Some Basics: The Polo Shirt Roundup
Solid colors, stripes, little guys, big guys…there’s a polo shirt for everyone. UPDATE: We originally posted this polo roundup in September 2017 and 2018. It has been updated with Fall 2019 options! Ah, uniforms! We waited all summer long for the girls to stop asking us what to wear. Now it’s time to get the…
This Soccer Themed Upsherin Party Was So Fun to Plan!
My son was obsessed with soccer. It started from there, and the rest just fell into place. You can get so creative with upsherins. There are no rules, no expectations, just lots of fun and games. My son loves to kick a soccer ball around. He sleeps with his ball, eats with it on his lap,…
Searching for New Reads For Your Children and Teens? We’ve Got a Few.
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for kids and teens (and little ones too)! For a full listing of book reviews and recommendations posted on Between Carpools, click here. Y Berman, a high school senior, has been reviewing books for young readers and teen/adult fiction. Some are…