In Defense of Mother’s Day
My Mom and I on one of our many adventures
Mother’s Day is coming, in case you haven’t stepped foot in a commercial...
Sending My Daughter to Jewish Preschool Reconnected Me with My Roots
My daughter Sophie will be 3 this November. My husband Philippe and I have decided to let her start half-day...
Parenting, Parenting Stories, Parenting Toolbox, Religious Education, Young Kids
A Surprise Announcement (aka a Love Story)
Once upon a time, Amy, a divorced Jewish girl from Jersey, met Matt, a divorced Irish Catholic boy from Philly,...
Baby Naming, Birth Ceremony, Birth Stories, Co-Parenting, Growing Up Interfaith, Parenting Stories
The Jewish Mother Thing
I remember standing with a few friends after my oldest son was born. We were talking, as new mothers do, about...
Thank You, Source of Stuff: A Gratitude Practice for Kids
When my kids were young, I introduced them to the practice of saying the Hebrew blessing, the motzi, before...
Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Parenting Toolbox, Young Kids
Kitniyot at the Table: Why I Can’t Just Breath a Sigh of Relief
Recently, two important Conservative rabbinic opinions came down that probably rang out strongly with their...
I Never Thought I’d Be That Kind of Parent
As I gazed out the airplane window on our flight between Dallas and Houston, I thought about my parenting choices....
Our Nonexistent Springtime Dilemma
My daughter shows off her Easter egg hunt success
Easter and Passover, in my experience, don’t create the same...
Should Birthdays Be Jewish?
Springtime in my house rarely means flowers and warmer weather – after all, we do live in Maine and snow is...
Divorce, Parenting Shabbat, Parenting Stories, Relationships, Young Kids
My Dad, Elijah and the Afikomen
My father and brother
Spring means color. Splashing greens and yellows. Purple tulips cascading over front porches...
Purim and My Mexican American Jewish Newborn
Purim in my neighborhood is an extravaganza. Limousines crowd the streets and rabbles of teenagers run in and...
Who Am I to Yuck Your Yum?
Gefilte fish can be intimidating for a newcomer!
We love Mo Willems books in our house! My little one just brought...
Bernie Sanders: American Jew, Not the Other Way Around
As my son and I watched coverage of Super Tuesday, I mentioned that regardless of whether or not Bernie Sanders...
My 6-Year-Old Changed Her Name
Ari’s daughter, Allie, after her name change
Naming things gives us a connection to them. Even little...
Do We Need an Interfaith Community?
Where do Jewish-Christian interfaith families turn to find a community of like-minded souls? A church and a...
Yes, My Kid Is Jewish Even Though His Name Doesn’t Sound Like It
He’s not even 3 months old, but already three people have commented on my newborn’s name: “That’s not very...
Jewish Mourning: A Lesson for My Newborn
When I was 8 years old I had a good friend who lived around the corner from me. His name was Nachshon. We took...
Death & Mourning, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Parenting, Parenting Stories, Shiva
We Met in the Middle
Adrian and I met working at a restaurant. Some might call it an “interfaith restaurant.” Tucked away in Cobble...
Does Spirituality Have to Mean God?
Last week, my son started wondering about the edge of the universe. What is at the end? Is there an end? What...
Parenting Challenges, Parenting Stories, Religious Education, Young Kids
From Generation to Generation (or why my New England children are Broncos fans)
The Fateful 2016 AFC Championship Game
Every team’s victory is another team’s defeat, and the stakes were high...
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Parenting, Parenting Stories, Religious Education
My Hamsa Started the Interfaith Conversation with My Daughter
Flying makes me nervous. It never used to, but a few years ago on a bumpy trip back from England, I lost my...
When Your Kids Ask About Your Boyfriend’s Faith
Everett, Amy & Roxy
If you’re a parent, there’s always those questions you know your kids are going to ask...
Another Snowy Birthday for the Trees
The New England sun setting on the trees on their birthday eve
Today is Tu Bishvat, and the trees in New England...
Mysticism and My Newborn
Adrian checks out the snow with baby Helen Rose
I believe in the mystical. Tarot Cards, Ouji boards,...
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