Family Activities

Tips for Talking to Kids about Illness

Dr. Wendy Mogel

Children are brilliant at picking up nonverbal cues, which means that when a serious illness strikes within your family circle, they’re likely to sense – from the change in your mood and whispered conversations – that something is not right.

mother talking with child about COVID-19

Author Interviews

A Jewish Psychologist's Guidance for Talking About Coronavirus with Kids

Aron Hirt-Manheimer

A conversation with parenting expert and bestselling author Dr. Wendy Mogel

Family Activities

The Four Children: 5 Social Justice Inserts for Your Passover Seder

This year, whether you're doing a small home seder with your family or roommates, attending a virtual seder hosted by a congregation, or organizing your own virtual seder, consider adding in one of these inserts, which look at the Four Children through the lens of modern-day social justice issues.

Parenting

Teaching the Four Children of Passover with Video, Activities, and More

Stephanie Fink, MAJCS, RJE

Passover is a holiday already filled with questions: Why is this night different from all other nights? Why do we dip, eat bitter herbs and recline? Why does matzah taste like that? When do we eat?

Mom holds a laughing son on her lap as she reads a book to him from the couch

Jewish Values

9 Jewish Activities to Try When You’re at Home with Kids

Kate Bigam Kaput

March 16, 2020

Spending more time than usual at home these days? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Jewishly inspired crafts, recipes, activities, videos, and other ideas to keep you and your family occupied during days spent indoors – all while learning about and embracing Judaism together.