by Arnie Draiman | Sep 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues, Jewish thought and practice
Original Women of the Wall Written by Arnie Draiman An Orthodox Jewish woman comes to the Kotel (the Wall) in Jerusalem – one of Judaism’s most holy sites, and she wants to pray, to reflect, to say a few words to the Higher Power, and say thank you for being alive....
by Yaffi Lvova, RDN | Aug 1, 2022 | Call for Change, Contemporary Issues, Jewish thought and practice
Where Have All the Women Gone? Written by Yaffi Lvova, RDN My mother’s face isn’t tzanua. The lines around her eyes and mouth–I always thought of them as happiness waves. A wrinkle above her brow began when I was breech and cemented the night I snuck out. Warm spots...
by Hannah Heller | Jul 1, 2022 | Abuse, Book Reviews and Profiles, Contemporary Issues
Books Worth a look When Rabbis Abuse By Dr. Elana Maryles Sztokman (Lioness Books, ISBN 9781957712017) Review by Hannah Heller We are proud of our Jewish heritage and it is an honor to be part of the Jewish community. Well, that is most of the time. Like any other...
by Ruti Eastman | Jun 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues, Mental Health, Mind & Body
The Heartbreak of PTSD: A Mother’s Perspective Written by Ruti Eastman War doesn’t end. War just changes locations, taking up residence in the homes and hearts of individuals. Such is war-inspired PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Matan Nachmani served...
by Shoshana Isaacson | Jun 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues, Tops and Rocks
Jewish Influencers to Follow on Instagram We may not want to admit it, but for many of us social media has become part of our everyday life. We communicate with friends and family via Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram. With coworkers and associates via LinkedIn,...
by Yaffi Lvova, RDN | May 1, 2022 | Contemporary Issues, Motherhood and Parenting
Why Won’t My Child Just Eat? Feeding the Neurodivergent Child Written by Yaffi Lvova It’s the most natural thing–a baby is born and crawls to the breast to nurse. Eating. It’s one of our basic biological functions. So why is it so difficult? When friends and...
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