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Jewish Parenting

Advice and resources for parents and prospective parents

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  • Be sure to check out Kveller.com, a website from MyJewishLearning.com for those who want to add a Jewish twist to their parenting.

    Whether you grew up observing Shabbat every Friday night, or had your first taste of matzo ball soup when you married into a Jewish family, the ways you can incorporate Judaism and Jewish culture into your parenting style are diverse.

    Kveller offers everything from baby ceremonies to borscht recipes to decorating tips for nurseries. Check out Kveller's discussion forums, blog, and local event listings.

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    Babies

    Bar/Bat Mitzvah

    Ceremonies

    Shabbat & Holidays

     

    Relationships

    Kids' Questions

    Education

    Jewish Families

     

    Babies

    Naming Children
    A review of Jewish practices from the Bible to the present 

    Importance of a Hebrew Name
    Heavenly significance of a name 

    Meaning of Pidyon HaBen
    Redemption of the first born

    When Not Everyone's Jewish
    Planning a multi-faith or multi-cultural baby ceremony

    The Brit Milah Ceremony
    The basics of the ceremony for 8-day-old boys

    The Elements of a Brit Bat
    A ceremony for girls emerges

    Stillbirth & Neonatal Loss
    Jewish responses to the death of a newborn

     

    Bar/Bat Mitzvah

    The Parents' Blessing
    A bar mitzvah blessing from the Talmud

    Parent-Child Dynamics
    Advice for the family

    Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning Guide
    A timeline for parents

    When Parents Are Divorced
    Rising above differences to plan a Bar/Bat Mitzvah

    Interfaith Families
    Special planning issues for interfaith parents

    Special Needs Children
    Adjusting the ceremony to their learning style and capabilities

    The Parents' Role
    Parents are more involved today than in the past

    Adoption & Conversion
    Reaffirming connections at the Bar/Bat Mitzvah                 

     

    Ceremonies

    Two Ceremonies in One
    Experiencing a child's wedding from a parent's perspective

    New Ceremony: Giving Birth
    New rituals using traditional images and texts

    New Ceremony: Miscarriage
    A ritual to recognize the loss of potential life

    New Ceremony: Menarche
    Sharing a sense of possibility and openness

    Chai (18) Ceremony
    A Jewish way of sending young people off to college

     

    Shabbat & Holidays

    Shabbat for Families
    How to make Shabbat your family's favorite day

    Engaging with Elul
    Special family activities in preparation for the High Holidays

    Sukkot for Families
    Creative tips for the happiest holiday of the year

    Sedering with Kids
    How to have a fun and meaningful Passover seder 


     

     

     

    Relationships

    Parent-Child Relationships
    An overview

    Sources on Parenting
    Rabbinic readings of biblical stories

    Jewish Routines for Children
    How to bring Judaism into your child's everyday life

    Raising a Jewish Feminist
    Tips for raising feminist children

    Parenting Jewish Teens
    How to help your teens grow

    Teaching Derekh Eretz
    How to raise a mensch

    Raising a Mentsch
    Reflections and suggestions

    The Jewish Mother
    Battling stereotypes

    Work-Life Balance
    Family comes first

     

    Kids' Questions

    Talking to Your Kids About God
    How to respond to questions

    Discussing the Holocaust
    A topic with valuable social lessons

    Helping Children Cope
    Responding to questions about death


    Education

    Trends in Education
    An overview

    Day Schools: Pros & Cons
    A parent's perspective

    The State of Day Schools
    A long-time educator reports

    Religious School
    An institution Jews love to hate

    Choosing a Hebrew School
    Making the right decision for your family and your life

    Jewish Education in Early Childhood
    The long-term value of early exposure to all things Jewish

     

    Jewish Families

    The American Jewish Family
    An overview

    Mixed Families, Jewish Choices
    Interfaith marriage

    The Changing Face of Judaism
    Jewish families adopting non-white babies

    Gay & Lesbian Adoption
    The challenges for same-sex couples

    Multiracial Jewish Identity
    A Chinese-Jewish-American upbringing

     

     
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