Living most of my life in the United States, I knew Israel’s independence was not something to take for granted, and indeed to be celebrated
Children know when spring arrives. They start to put away their heavy down jackets and pull out their windbreakers and crocs. Baseball gloves are dusted
Question: Which of the following students best represents the legacy of Volozhin? Orly, who does not know the meaning of most of tefillah; Josh, who
In each issue of JLBC, a community rabbi answers questions about Jewish life for those of us who did not grow up in religious homes.
There are many challenges to being a mom of all boys. Aside from the obvious physical differences, there is an entire world of sports that
I recently heard a great story from Rabbi Duvi Bensoussan titled “the Countdown” about something that happened a few years ago in Los Angeles, California.
Some time ago, I met with a couple who was concerned about their son. The boy, Andrew, was, at 9, the oldest of four children.
The Story of MASK MASK is an organization that has been around for more than 15 years and has changed our perceptions about wayward children.
This article is the first in a series on eating disorders; how to recognize them in friends and family members and how to reach out
There are so many diets around—Zone, South Beach, Atkins, Paleo, Sugar Busters, WeightWatchers—that it is hard to keep track of them all. One diet, however,
If Your Child Loses A Tooth in An Accident Stay Calm. Sudden loss of a tooth can be traumatic for both you and your child.
WHEN PARKINSON’S COMES TO YOUR HOUSE: HOW ONE TEANECK FAMILY COPES BY RAISING TZEDAKAH FOR A CURE Parkinson’s disease does not only affect the elderly.
