by CZShefer | Nov 26, 2023 | English
Dedicated to the Moms manning the fort at home, who have unwittingly become single mothers. But this is relevant to any mother, at any time, and anywhere in the world. Parenting has challenges, struggles, and conflicts, especially during crises such as...
by CZShefer | Nov 26, 2023 | English
Many aspects of parenting that we take for granted during routine times acquire a new intensity during times of crisis. A typical ‘time of crisis’ is the ongoing war in Israel these days. One of my sons, who is recruited, was slated for a short...
by CZShefer | Nov 26, 2023 | English
One of the significant challenges parents face is that their role as leaders has become undermined. When it’s unclear who is ‘calling the shots,’ anarchy prevails. The results – frustrated parents and confused children. Or...
by CZShefer | Nov 26, 2023 | English
The Jewish calendar is filled with holidays. Holidays are joyful occasions. But there is only one holiday that expressly stipulates that we be joyful: the holiday of Succot. It is said, ‘There is no joy like the...
by CZShefer | Nov 26, 2023 | English
One of the most significant prayers (tfilot) of the Jewish New Year is ‘Avinu Malkenu.’ It sums up the Rosh Hashana experience, beginning with regret for transgressions. It continues with our personal requests for the coming year and also...
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