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.
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.
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.
Back to School Means Back to Mom
Rabbi Sherre Hirsch: As you prep your kids for the year ahead, don't forget the most important thing--you.
College: A Dangerous Place?
Who knew that the most dangerous place you might send your kid this year could be college? As the first day of school is almost here, many mothers are getting ready to drop their kids off at school. Turns out going to Bed, Bath and Beyond is not enough.
Working Moms Not Real Moms?
An anonymous, inflammatory comment left on momlogic was aimed directly at the momlogic staff and at working mothers everywhere. It's proof that the Mommy War between SAHMs and working moms is still raging. Why can't moms just get along?
5 Steps to Financial Security
With the economy in a downward spiral, it's hard to not feel overwhelmed when it comes to rising gas and grocery prices, banks closing, and foreclosures. Our spiritual expert gives us tips on handling financial stress with ease.
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