Tug at My Tallis
By Abbie Stein
The High Holidays were always a very special time for my family.
It was a time for togetherness. There was a special calmness...
Creating and Sustaining Shalom Bayit During Quarantine and Beyond
BY AMY ALFRED
Shalom bayit is the Jewish religious concept of domestic harmony and good relations between husband and wife. Literally meaning peace or harmony...
Jewish Farmer Network Embraces Tradition
By Maya Kassutto
It seems like every family I know has a garden this year. Everyone and their mother (and maybe especially the mothers) is...
When a Community Shines Through a Calamity
By Rebecca Shaid and Devora Solomon
There is no doubt that everyone is being affected by the loss and extreme change occurring in our country...
Gratz College 1977 Ulpan Trip Hosts Digital Reunion
By Tali Segal
Eighty-one students, ages 15-17, and their families gathered in the Gratz College parking lot, along with four leaders and Gratz administrators. The...
Did Quarantine Make Passover Easier?
By Ruthie Meles
Ma nishtanah halailah hazeh: Why is this night different from all other nights? This is a question asked annually at the Passover...
A Grandmother’s Lesson
By Jennifer Groen
Since COVID-19 befell us, I, like so many, have been sheltering in place. I am home with my three children, my husband,...
Distance Learning at Montgomery County Jewish Day Schools
By Devora Solomon and Rebecca Shaid
The first two cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery county, home to Perelman Jewish Day School, both Stern and Forman...
Prayer, Kindness Vital During Pandemic
By Baruch Davis
A few short weeks ago (which has felt like forever), we were experiencing what we perceived as normal life. We were chilling,...
An Extremely Wonderful Job, and How It Impacts My Work Now As a Therapist
By SaraKay Smullens
My favorite place of employment, by far, was Jewish Family Service of Philadelphia. Please bear with me for a moment of this...