How Do I Support My Disabled Child With Bar Mitzvah Prep? There are many reasons why a milestone such as a b’nai mitzvah may feel inaccessible. In this piece, Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal offers reassurance for families about the inclusive nature of Jewish traditions. Read more »
Creating Your Own Jewish Community for a Meaningful B'Nai Mitzvah So you’re ready to start planning your child’s bar or bat mitzvah, but there’s a hiccup: no Jewish community or institutions nearby. Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal offers guidance for how to build a virtual village to prepare for this milestone. Read more »
My Child Doesn’t Want to Have a B-Mitzvah! What Do We Do?! What happens when your child insists that they want to skip this important milestone? We asked a rabbi. Read more »
My Grandparents Survived the Holocaust. Here’s Why (and When) I’m Sharing Their Story With My Children Guest author and PJ Library parent Amanda Markowitz is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. Here, she shares why and when she’ll be sharing this part of her family story with her children. Read more »
Seven Tips to Help Settle Into New Routines When Welcoming a New Baby Adding to your family is an exciting (and nerve-wracking) experience. We asked Miriam Ezagui, a labor and delivery nurse, content creator, and mother of five to share her tips for expecting parents. Read more »