A Town of Empty Rooms
In an essay for the New York Times, author Karen Bender writes about how both writing and reading helped her develop her sense of compassion:
Jewish End-of-Life Care in a Virtual Age: Our Tradition Reimagined
The pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives, even the way we become ill and the way we die.
Those Who Are Saved
Podcast: Where Did You Get In?
Learn how to talk to your kids and to your neighbors about how you define success and what you value most.
Podcast: Special Needs Education
Dr. Shana Erenberg defines special needs and talks about the changes she’s seen in her years in the field, including encouraging trends and inclusion.
Podcast: The Importance of Friends
Dr. Erenberg discusses the importance of addressing the social-emotional needs of children with special needs as well as the need of their parents to be heard and understood.
Podcast: Explaining Special Needs to Others
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Podcast: Planning Ahead for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Dr. Erenberg shares what she believes every parent of a child with special needs should hear, and how the Jewish community can support families with special needs.
Podcast: Teaching to Swim Without a Pool
Dr. Mogel shares her take on potty training: teaching children self-sufficiency and the value of ordinary work.
Podcast: Dead Goldfish
Dr. Mogel discusses how to talk to young children about death of pets and relatives, and explains how even a small child can write a eulogy.