My Sweet Southern Reunion By Wendy Armon I went to a small Episcopalian school in the heart of the South. It was a very homogeneous Protestant community... Identity
Finding Common Ground When You Have Different Backgrounds By Wendy Armon Often couples come from different backgrounds and it can be difficult to find common ground. But usually, if... Parenting, Parenting Passover, Parenting Stories
The Shabbat Excuse By Wendy Armon Several years ago, my son’s 4-year-old classmate Sara was diagnosed with cancer. All of the families at our... Parenting, Parenting Stories, Shabbat
Creating Positive Community Memories By Wendy Armon This year on Rosh Hashanah, our synagogue tried something new. All of the kids were invited onto the bima to... Dessert, Hanukkah Food, Jewish Holidays Food, Recipes
Relief in the Summer Months By Wendy Armon I am trying to raise my kids to think more about the world than their next playdate, TV show or snack. Recently... Parenting
How to Teach and Reach: Children from Interfaith Families in Hebrew School By Wendy Armon Many people want to be welcoming but don’t necessarily know exactly how to provide the welcoming learning environment... High Holy Days for Parents, Parenting Stories, Young Kids
For the Parents: How to respond… By Wendy Armon …if your child tells you they are dating someone from another religion (race, culture or same gender). By... Family, Parenting Tips & Advice
How to Tell Your Parents… By Wendy Armon …that you are involved with someone of another religion (race, culture or gender) By Wendy Armon and Joycellen... Family, Relationship Challenges, Relationships
The Carrot or the Stick: Musings from ‘The Runaway Bunny’ By Wendy Armon I was recently giving a presentation about being sensitive to interfaith families and we talked about how Judaism... Camp, Parenting, Parenting Stories, Religion, Religious Education
The Welcome Mat: Interfaith Family Shabbat By Wendy Armon Many synagogues are holding their programs for Interfaith Family Shabbat this week and weekend. It is exciting... Religion, Synagogue
Helping My Conservative Synagogue Find Balance By Wendy Armon The following post is by guest blogger Jodi Rosenfeld from the Philadelphia area. I sometimes feel like I am... Motherhood, Parenting Stories, Young Kids
Best Advice Ever—Pick Three Things By Wendy Armon We all know lots of people who won’t compromise. One friend spent so much time compromising that he didn’t realize... Identity, Parenting, Parenting Stories
How to Be Inclusive By Wendy Armon A few weeks ago, my son was reading Torah at a Saturday evening service. It is a very small service of 15-20... Family, Marriage, Religion, Spirituality
Who Was I to Judge? By Wendy Armon I admit it – I was raised to think that intermarriage is wrong. It has taken awhile but I now am embarrassed... High Holy Days
Membership Has Its Benefits By Wendy Armon Like many, I grew up in a community with lots of relatives and close family friends. I always knew that even... Religion, Spirituality, Synagogue
Genetic Screening: Why you should consider it By Wendy Armon When you fall in love and decide that your partner is going to be the person you want to share your life with,... Gender, Relationships, Wedding Planning, Weddings
The Challenge of a Jewish Education – A Plea to Educators By Wendy Armon I am a day school kid. I didn’t like learning Hebrew much but I didn’t like school much either. I have some... Policy, Religious Education, Resources
The Blessing of the Parents By Wendy Armon I attended an informative and provocative session at Limmud Philly. This conference is held in several major... Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Blessings, Synagogue
A Secular Jewish Alternative By Wendy Armon I have often wondered if, had I not been raised Jewish, I would convert to Judaism. I know many Jews who are... Denominations, Synagogue
Passover Protocol By Wendy Armon If you are lucky enough to be invited to a seder this year, here are a few tips. As you may already know, there... Passover, Passover Rituals, Seder
Passover Seder Fun By Wendy Armon Who wants to dress up like one of the Ten Plagues?Having grown up in a traditional family, we always celebrated... Parenting Passover, Passover, Seder, Young Kids
Adaptation and Flexibility for Death and Mourning Customs By Wendy Armon My Aunt just died. She had been sick, lived to be 88, and had a wonderful marriage of 62 years. One of the sweetest... Jewish Holidays, Parenting, Parenting Passover, Passover
The Power of Prayer – Helping Children through Anxiety and Stress By Wendy Armon I couldn’t stop thinking about Connecticut, the 26 people killed, 20 of whom were children. My children... Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Young Kids
The Struggle to Tolerate the Intolerant… One Parent’s View By Wendy Armon I heard someone say, “I hate the xxxx people. They are so intolerant.” I thought this was a very... Identity, Parenting Challenges