Does God Really Care About What We Eat? By Jane Larkin I won’t be asking for forgiveness for enjoying lobster rolls this summer. As the High Holidays approach,... Pop Culture
Finding God By Jane Larkin Finding God at sunset on Lake Kezar in Maine I’d like to say that my family and I find our deepest spiritual... Christian Jewish Wedding, Co-officiation, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Weddings
Celebrating Shabbat on Vacation By Jane Larkin Lighting the candles with iShabbat in Seattle My family has a regular Shabbat observance. We either celebrate... Parenting Christmas, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Stories, Young Kids
Jewish Summer Camp’s X Factor By Jane Larkin Shabbat at camp is "cool" and adds a sense of sacredness to the camp experience. My son just returned... Camp, Parenting, Parenting Stories
This is my Story. What’s Yours? By Jane Larkin My maternal great-grandparents standing outside of their Conservative synagogue with my grandmother and great-uncle. My... Parenting, Parenting Stories
What Makes This Passover Meal Different By Jane Larkin Our Passover celebration journey started when our son was two. Our close friends, who are also an interfaith... Passover
Sukkot: Our Harvest Celebration By Jane Larkin Sukkot is one of my family’s favorite holidays. It was not always this way. As a child, I did not pay... Parenting Other Holidays, Sukkot
Rosh Hashanah Party for the New Year By Jane Larkin This year my family will celebrate Rosh Hashanah in the same way we have for the past four years since moving... High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents
Interfaith Marriage—A Blessing In Disguise By Jane Larkin 1183 May 21, 2009 Recently, I’ve been studying Mussar, the Jewish practice of self-improvement. Mussar... Marriage, Relationships