sherre hirsch
When Life Hits You Over the Head
On June 16, 2009 my mother turned 65 years old, the paperback of We Plan, God Laughs went on sale and I am on a mission.
Rebecca, Jewish-American Girl
Every grandmother, gaga, bubbe, nana is a sucker when it comes to buying their granddaughter her first doll.
My Mother's Eulogy
As a rabbi, I have given and heard a lot of eulogies. I want my mother's eulogy to be perfect.
Bittersweet Journey
Just as I was putting my son Emet to sleep for the night, he asked me why the doctors could not fix my mother's brain.
Losing Mom
One day my mother was complaining of a terrible headache and the next thing we knew, she was being rushed into surgery to remove a large mass from her brain.
Mother's Day Blues
I have spent years counseling people, young and old, when their parents are dying. Now I find myself in their shoes, again.
My First Pregnancy vs. My Fourth
When I announced I was pregnant the first time, everyone was overjoyed. When I announced I was pregnant the fourth time, everyone thought I was insane!










