One of the concerns I sometimes hear from parents is: “Cantor Ben, my child barely knows any other Jewish kids. How are they supposed to develop a strong Jewish identity?” …
One of the great misconceptions about Jewish education is that where your family lives determines what kind of Jewish education your child can receive. I regularly hear from parents who …
“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 …
Every parent hopes their child will grow up to be kind. But many parents quietly worry about something else. “My child is so kind that other kids take advantage of …
One of the biggest fears many parents have is this: “Did we start too late?” Maybe life became busy.Maybe sports schedules took over.Maybe your child felt resistant.Maybe your family was …
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 …
Every parent wants this. Not just a child who can get through their Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah. But a child who can walk into a room, speak clearly, handle …
If you are the parent of a child with high anxiety, you may be asking a very tender question. Can my child really handle a Bat Mitzvah? Will they freeze …
One of the most common things parents tell me is this: “I don’t want my child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah to feel robotic. I don’t want it to sound like …
When Jax’s mom first reached out to me from Baltimore, she was in a full-blown panic. “Cantor Ben,” she said, “I just need someone to tell me how to pull …
The Weight of Resentment Have you ever worn a heavy backpack for too long? At first, it feels fine. But after a while, your shoulders ache. You get sore. You …
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben from CoolCantor Hebrew School. I’ve spent years teaching kids not just how to prepare for their Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, but how to step into …