by CZShefer | Jul 12, 2023 | English, Uncategorized
Connecting with our children The traditions of the Seder are meant to entice our children to join, ask questions, and ultimately, to hear the story of the deliverance from slavery to freedom, which was essentially the beginning of the Jewish nation. We...
by CZShefer | Jul 12, 2023 | English, Uncategorized
The dream of every mother is to be calm, organized and get to the finish line (Seder) in the best form possible. Yet somehow we end up settling for ‘survival mode’, barely holding head above water in the storm of tension, arguments, and stress surrounding the...
by CZShefer | Jul 12, 2023 | English, Uncategorized
I recently met a neighbor and shared some light conversation i.e. small talk with her. Not surprisingly the conversation turned to Pesach… This time of year, whether the conversation is light or heavy, the topic of Pesach inevitably comes up. At a certain...
by CZShefer | Jul 6, 2023 | English, Uncategorized
It’s here again…post Purim, pre-Pesach. The weeks prior to Pesach are intense and often stressful, especially for parents.😬 Pesach commemorates the transition from slavery to freedom. Former Jewish dissident and activist Natan Sharansky describes how...
by CZShefer | Nov 28, 2022 | English, Uncategorized
The story of Purim is one of hidden secrets and intrigue behind the scenes. Perhaps this is why the concept of costumes and masks are specific to this holiday.It’s said that by masquerading we actually reveal what’s been hidden all year long, our real selves. So does...
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