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!

Divorce: Is it the Kids' Fault?

Homeless for the Holidays

As the Christmas approaches, families who have lost their homes are forced to change their holiday traditions -- or worse -- abandon them altogether. Rabbi Sherre Hirsch gives us tips on how to remember what's really important.

Grandparents in the News

A great parent gets their kids involved with the great GRANDparents!

Breaking the Rules with Grandma

Every year since from my high school graduation until her death last year my grandmother, Laura Dworkin spent a week with me no matter where I lived. (Except the year I lived in Jerusalem in a four story walk up.) It was our week -- just the two of us to spend time getting to know one another.

Would You Want Your Kid to Be President?

Guest blogger Rabbi Sherre Hirsch: I have high hopes of what my children will become when they grow up. But let them never become the president of the United States. Sure, it is the most powerful position in the free world ... but it is a terrible job, especially now. 

Ivanka Trump Is Converting for Love. Would You?

Converting for love. Ivanka's not the only one.

Win the ML Gal to Gal Gift Bag

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Your Kids Are Watching You

I dreaded my own son's birthday party. Don't get me wrong, I was thrilled that he was turning six and actually wanted to invite the entire class to his party. But the reality of hosting 25 six-year-olds for an afternoon of arcade, pizza, ice cream and miniature golf in the blazing valley sun was not exactly my type of "spa day." Regardless, I had no choice. 

Happy is Not Enough

Guest blogger Rabbi Sherre Hirsch: Recently, I was asked in an interview what are my hopes and goals for my son Emet. Easy question. "I want my child to be happy." But I hesitated. Happy is not enough. I want so much more for my children than happiness alone.

'I Was A Late Bloomer'

Momlogic contributor Rabbi Sherre Hirsch: I got my period just after my 16th birthday. All of my friends had had their period for at least two years and, as a result, they were experts with a tampon. Of course, when I got my period, I had to wear a pad for the entire day. Pads used to be big and bulky -- they all looked like the ones you can now only find in airplane bathrooms.

Man Loses Job, Kills Family

A 45-year-old financial manager lost his job and watched as his portfolio was wiped out by the stock market collapse. Police say the stress apparently led him to kill his wife, mother-in-law and three sons (age 19, 12, and 7) and then take his own life. In these tough financial times, how do families keep the faith? Rabbi Sherre Hirsch weighs in.