Jewish Family Traditions

Part two of "Homeschooling with Six Kids", Rachel Vardis describes one day of homeschooling with her kids.

Mar 1, 2001 - Rachel Gurevich

More and more religious Jews are homeschooling their children. Some do so because they lack the funds to send their kids to a private school; others live far away from Jewish day schools, while others consider homeschooling the best education for their kids. Please welcome our guest author, Rachel Vardis, homeschooling mother of six, Thank G-d. Rachel will share with us just what it's like to homeschool six children…

Feb 1, 2001 - Rachel Gurevich

Judaism holds homemaking and motherhood in high esteem. We must do our best to ignore comments made by ignorant or misled people, and avoid being affected by society's "woman movements". Nevertheless, staying inspired is not always easy. Here are some ways to keep G-d's Presence in your home and raise your spirits high!

Dec 1, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

Picture this. Piles of clean unfolded laundry. Bowels and measuring cups stuck with dough. A crock-pot, soaking, from last week's Shabbos cholent*. A floor begging to be vacuumed and a toddler (or two) running around pulling books off the shelves. To top it all off, your husband is due home in an hour and you have no idea what you're making for dinner! Why does this happen to us? Read on!!

Nov 1, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

Rosh Hashanah has past, and Yom Kippur is almost here! During the ten days that are between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we're supposed to be on our best behavior and start to really look inside ourselves, and ask, "How can I improve this year?"

Sep 28, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

Every morning, as is the custom in many areas, the shofer's cry is heard throughout the town during this month of Elul - "Come, Israel! Return to G-d! Return to Torah!" Find links to other holy day sites, practical advice on teshuvah, and how to prepare for the holiest days of the year.

Sep 1, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

The saddest day of the year, Tishah B'Av, is coming in just nine days. On this day, it is a custom to recite poetry that laments the destruction of the Temples and the horrors of the many holocausts through out time. But did you know that ideally you should write your own poetry? Read on to find out why - and how.

Aug 1, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

Rosh Chodesh, or first of the month marked by the new moon, is a day of celebration with a special significance to women.

Jun 27, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

In our last article, we discussed how aware our children are, even from a very young age. This week, we continue providing a list of practical suggestions for creating a Torah true environment for your baby, toddler, or child.

Jun 13, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

The Lubavitcher Rebbe said that every man, woman and child, regardless of age, should attend synagogue on Shavuos so that they can hear the Torah reading, the Ten Commandments. But why should young infants attend? Aren't they too young to understand? Modern science is starting to verify what Torah has always taught - That we are influenced by our surroundings even before birth.

May 30, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

Naming a child is a task that should not be taken lightly. A name effects the child's very essence, and in fact, the word for soul, neSHaMah, contains the word for name, shem. So a child's name actually effects his inner soul.

May 16, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

This week I'll be answering important questions I received in the past few weeks. For example, is there a difference between the Torah and the Bible? What is the Talmud and Midrash? Why do you write G-d? Get ready for some Kabbalah and deep insights!

May 2, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

If you want to know about the exodus, then Hollywood's re-enactment, "The Ten Commandments", is the place to go… right? Not quite. Read on to find out what you thought you know, but really don't.

Apr 18, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

What do breadcrumbs, cleaning for Passover and the Messiah have in common? In this weeks article, "The Search", find out some hidden meanings behind our preparations for Passover -- deeper thoughts on those tiny crumbs and insights that will enlighten and inspire while you scrub those doorknobs and check under the beds.

Apr 4, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

I remember cleaning for Passover last year all too clearly: Sweat, tears and more tears. This year, I refuse to procrastinate, bli nedar (without a promise)! I ask that all of you join me. Here are some tips on avoiding the "Here comes [Passover] Blues."

Mar 21, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

How to involve the entire family in the fun and excitement of the Four Mitzvos of Purim.

Mar 7, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

A Torah perspective on weaning children, based on the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.

Feb 22, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich

A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.

Jan 18, 2000 - Rachel Gurevich