Preparing for a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah can already involve a lot of moving pieces. But what happens when the child is also moving between two homes? I hear …
One of the most sensitive questions I hear from parents is: “We are an interfaith family. Is there a place for our child in Jewish education?” Often, there is another …
When parents tell me their child wants to become a leader, I usually ask them an important question. What do you mean by leadership? Do you mean becoming captain of …
For many families, preparing for a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah begins with one simple goal. Learn the Hebrew. Master the Torah Portion. Stand confidently on the bimah. Celebrate with …
For many children, starting high school feels like standing at the edge of a brand new world. Everything changes. New teachers. New classmates. A larger school. Greater expectations. More independence. …
If you asked parents what they want most for their child, many would say they hope they grow up happy. But if you dig a little deeper, another answer quickly …
If you are the parent of a child entering middle school, you may have noticed something that feels both confusing and heartbreaking. Your once confident child suddenly becomes quieter. They …
If you are the parent of a child who struggles with anxiety, there is a good chance you have worried about their Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. You may be …
One of the most beautiful parts of a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah journey is that something much bigger often happens along the way. Children begin to discover who they …
This is one of the biggest fears parents carry quietly. “What if my child freezes” “What if they forget a line” “What if they make a mistake in front of …
When Rachel from Dallas first reached out to me, she didn’t hold back. “My son Sam refuses to log in for Hebrew school. He groans, complains, and says it’s boring. …
By Cantor Ben One of the most common questions parents ask me is simple and honest. “Can my child really learn to read Hebrew online in just a few months?” …