Jewish Genetic Diseases: Interfaith Doesn’t Equal Immunity By April Baskin Thanks to various Jewish ad campaigns and informational events, I know the big, scary Jewish genetics statistic:... Baby Planning, Identity, Religion
Wade in the Water at Mayyim Hayyim By April Baskin Well, I went to the water one day to pray. And my soul got happy and I stayed all day. [Don’t you know... Blessings, Conversion, Identity, Mikveh, Race, Religion
Finding a Jewish Community that Feels Like Home By April Baskin Photo courtesy of HBT Temple Hillel B’nai Torah (HBT) is a Reconstructionist congregation located... Synagogue
Open Doors on Beacon Hill By April Baskin Nestled within Boston’s picturesque Beacon Hill neighborhood, the Vilna Shul is a gem that the city is lucky... Boston, Religious Life, Synagogue
When Traditional Hebrew School Just Isn’t a Good Fit By April Baskin My childhood synagogue, Temple Or Rishon, was a hodgepodge of Jews and interfaith families, all of whom were... Parenting, Religious Education
Jewish Camping Opportunities for Interfaith Families in Greater Boston By April Baskin Many camps in New England have made it very clear through their enthusiasm and commitment to welcoming campers... Camp, Parenting