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An Ode To My Forties
by Elana Rivel
I still remember when my mom turned forty.
My dad held a party for her in our home. My mom, in her radiant beauty (complete with perm), surrounded by friends.
Connecting Our Kids To Israel: Our Family’s Story
by Mira Aumiller
Last year, my husband and I went to Israel with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and had the privilege of going with many other members of our local community, including other parents of young children. While this was not the first time we have been to Israel, this last trip unexpectedly made a big impact on us, and one that we felt compelled to convey to our family and community.
STUCK on G-d at Passover – A letter to my children
by Shira Taylor Gura
Dear children,
Passover is approaching. And with that, the excitement and craziness that come along with the holiday preparations. And in the midst of all this, I got to thinking, if I could choose one thing, just one thing, to “pass on” to you regarding Passover, what would it be?