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Embracing the environmental spirit of Tu BiShvat
Though Judaism is a spiritual practice, many Jewish observances are grounded in my people’s connection to the land of Israel. From praying for rain at certain times of year, to celebrating the harvest season, Jews maintain that connection to Israel in almost everything we do. This includes the observance of…
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Hey You! The Nat Geo Kids book Earth Day GIVEAWAY is here
I am celebrating Earth Day (April 22) by giving away SEVEN Nat Geo Kids books! National Geographic is a trusted name in education, and I am proud to say our home library has held many Nat Geo Kids titles over the years. With Earth Day on its way, I was…
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Check out these great children’s books that make perfect holiday gifts
Books make wonderful gifts, and unlike many of the toys we buy them that sit collecting dust after being played with for maybe ten minutes, they tend to be enjoyed long after the holidays have ended. If you’re looking for some ideas for books to get your children this holiday…
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PJ Library makes celebrating Passover easy, meaningful and fun
In addition to running this blog and related social media channels, I run an Instagram account and Clubhouse club called, “Raising Jews.” In our most recent discussion, we spoke about ways to make Passover fun for kids of all ages, and shared crafts, games and other ideas to make the…
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New book captures the essence of motherhood through rhyme
I have thought about writing a parenting book for a long time, and toyed with various ideas for expressing my views. The format I kept coming back to was poetry. I have always enjoyed creating rhymes, and often find myself composing verse in my head. I felt compiling a bunch…
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American Academy Of Pediatrics to release puberty guide for all genders
I don’t remember much about “sex ed,” probably because, like most kid, I turned a lot of it out, and I was lucky to have a good working knowledge of puberty before I engaged in any formal classes. What I do remember, or rather don’t remember, was learning much about…
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