One of the most beautiful Bar Mitzvah ceremonies I recently had the privilege of officiating gave me an answer to a question more families should probably be asking: “Can a …
One of the most painful things a parent can hear is: “Everyone else knows more Hebrew than I do.” Maybe your child has friends who have attended Hebrew School for …
Sometimes the Jewish journey begins at thirteen. Sometimes it begins at fifty three. Or sixty three. Or seventy three. There is no expiration date on discovering who you are. I …
“I gave my child everything I never had, but now I worry they do not appreciate any of it.” I hear versions of this concern from thoughtful parents all the …
As parents, we all want our children to be successful. We want them to work hard when things become difficult. We want them to finish what they start. We want …
As parents, few things are more painful than watching your child doubt themselves. Maybe they come home from school talking about how another student is smarter. Maybe they compare themselves …
By Cantor Ben Founder of CoolCantor Hebrew School When I first met Phoebe from San Diego on Zoom, I could tell right away that she was special. She had a …
By Cantor Ben, CoolCantor Hebrew School Introduction: More Than Just a Party When Samantha’s parents first reached out to me from Boston, they were upfront about something many families feel …
Featuring Alex from Boston, a CoolCantor Hebrew School Student When most families think about Bar or Bat Mitzvah, they think about a big day. A proud moment. A celebration with …
Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, one of my students—Jake from Staten Island—stood in front of his class for a group project presentation. His hands were …
Introduction: Confidence Isn’t What You Think Looking confident and being confident? Two completely different things. And most people—especially kids—fake it every day. One of my students’ moms once told me, …
Most people don’t even realize they’re trapped. They wake up every morning, follow the routine society expects of them, and chase the version of success they’ve been told is “right.” …