Immersion during the 9th Month of Pregnancy: A Growing Custom
Dr. Ilana Chertok recently articulated an active goal of The Eden Center. “In addition to Halakha (Jewish law) and Mesoret [...]
Dr. Ilana Chertok recently articulated an active goal of The Eden Center. “In addition to Halakha (Jewish law) and Mesoret [...]
“I have a 12 year old son who is very resistant to talking about any topic related to sexuality. I [...]
Women immersing on Erev Yom Kippur– What are you talking about?!?! There is a tradition of women immersing in the [...]
As a young girl learning about menstruation for the first time, my favorite book on the subject featured a double-page [...]
(Note: although this article refers to mothers and daughters, much of it applies for fathers and sons!) I was waiting [...]
Who is teaching our children about sexuality? What can we do to learn to be more responsible and approachable parents [...]
And if that’s not enough, there is always medical journals, the CDC, the FDA, the Israeli Ministry of Health, the WHO… all of whom are invested in offering the HPV vaccine for free to young girls in order to potentially save their lives. So, when the permission slip comes home with my 8th grade daughter, I will enthusiastically tick the ‘yes’ box.
Mazal tov! Your child is engaged and amidst the hustle and bustle of choosing gowns, wedding hall, flowers and caterer, [...]
There is an expression in Hebrew: “Al Rosh Haganav Boer Hakova” – on the burglar’s head is a burning hat, [...]
Immersion before Yom Kippur We traditionally immerse 3 times. Here is one possible framework to use for an immersion on [...]
On Yom Kippur eve, amid the hustle and bustle of logistics and preparations, I took a moment for myself and [...]
Where Did I Come From?’ By: Peter Mayle Illustrated by: Arthur Robins Designed by: Paul Walker Published by: Lyle Stuart [...]
It is always difficult to know how and when to raise the idea of niddah with children, but this week’s [...]
This week’s Parsha, Parshat Tazria, begins with the purity and impurity laws of a yoledet, a woman who gives birth. [...]
[Adapted from the new book, Educating in the Divine Image: Gender Issues in Orthodox Jewish Day Schools, by Chaya Rosenfeld Gorsetman [...]
[Adapted from the new book, Educating in the Divine Image: Gender Issues in Orthodox Jewish Day Schools, by Chaya Rosenfeld Gorsetman [...]
Introduction to Waters of Separation Three days before her wedding in May 2013, Hannah and I had a list [...]
I first heard about the reusable menstrual cup from my Kallah teacher and was immediately sold on the idea. [...]