The Stolen Child
From the perspective of Jewish history, the story of Edgardo Levi Mortara was a minor event in a long history of Christian persecution. Nevertheless, it had an important impact on world…
The Child Who Does Not Ask
Share the story of the Exodus with a child and help him/her think of a creative way to "relive" the experience of the Exodus.
Chastisement with Love
“Reprove a wise man, and he will love you” (Proverbs 9:8). Not too many people respond to criticism with increased affection. Even when it comes from someone whom they know has the best…
A Love Song For Shabbat
The relationship between God and the Jewish people is often compared to a marriage. This is one of the reasons why Lecha Dodi (Come My Beloved)*, the refrain of which refers to…
Child-Rearing Advice
Follow in the footsteps of der Alter of Slabodka by guiding each of your children toward their own individual growth and be sure to impart a strong emphasis on character development.
Child Rearing Advice
Follow in the footsteps of Rav Nosson Zvi Finkel, known as “Der Alter” of Slabodka by guiding each of your children toward their own individual growth and be sure to impart a strong…
Child Rearing
Don't forget to praise the accomplishments of the children in your life.
Love in the Liturgy
Most people would identify prayer as a vertical endeavor: Mortals communicating with God. Yet, as we will learn, there is a beautiful custom to begin our prayers by thinking horizontally,…
Work of Love
“Shemayah said: Love work; scorn public office [positions of prominence] and seek not undue intimacy with the authorities” (Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers 1:10). When conjuring up…
True Love
Marvel at the profound impact that adopting parents often have upon the life of their adopted child. As is well known, while Moses grew up in the lap of luxury, in Pharaoh’s palace, it is…