These Biblical Women Are the Ultimate Mother and Daughter-in-Law
When I first became a mother-in-law five years ago,I was determined not to become "that kind" of MIL,the butt of jokes,the subject of frustrated letters to advice columnists.Not for me,the… role of overbearing or insecure competitor for my son's love and loyalty.You'd have to ask my daughters-in-law how well I've done so far,but they all call me Mom—naturally and with affection.And why should the relationship get such a bad rap?If you look back at the Book of Ruth,which we read…>> Read More16 Delicious & Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Shavuot in New York
Shavuot,one of the most delicious Jewish holidays,is a day in which we celebrate the Jews' receiving the 10 commandments on Mt.Sinai.Why is it so yummy?Well, one of the customs is to eat dairy… foods.A holiday where we get to eat cheesecake,ice cream,and pizza,is a holiday we can totally get behind!There are tasty holiday events happening all over the New York area including cooking,story times,and lots of outdoor fun.Shavuot 2017 begins on Tuesday evening,May 30 and ends on Thursday night,June…>> Read MoreThe Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in New York This May
May has arrived and flowers are blooming everywhere.While you are planning playground dates,be sure to add some of these fun,family-friendly events to your calendar.You can celebrate Israel's… 69th birthday with a virtual trip to Israel in Brooklyn,have fun at a Lag B'Omer family field day in Washington Heights or on Long Island,run a 5K in the Bronx,or choose from several PJ Library family Shabbats in Westchester.Yom Ha'atzmaut 2017,Israel Independence Day begins this Monday evening,May 1,and concludes…>> Read More苹果beplayKveller's Last Minute Shavuot Roundup
The holiday of Shavuot is basically here (it begins at sunset on Saturday,June 11 and ends on the evening of Monday,June 13).This means one of two things is true for you right now: You're… either preparing for the holiday,or you're thinking: "What the heck is Shavuot?" Well, Shavuot is the time we celebrate the giving of the Torah--with that comes a time where you evaluate how you live Jewishly--and the delving into tradition and community.For some,this means reading up about the holiday for the first time,or finding a…>> Read MoreHome Delivery
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