Israeli summers are hot all over. So, if you’re planning on hiking, a shady forest or a wet and wild river stream might be your most comfortable options. And the best place for both is in Israel’s mountainous north. Before you strap on your...

As a child, everything I knew about shiva came from “The Facts of Life” (“TFOL” for those in the know). In case your recall for 1980s television shows is not as ridiculous as mine, I will set the scene: Natalie Green’s father has unexpectedly...

Summer is drawing to a close, and children soon will return to school. I recommend that parents dedicate some time to discussing their child’s sleep schedule now and not wait until problems occur. Studies confirm that a lack of adequate sleep has measurable...

Confident of the positive impact Jewish early childhood centers (ECC) can have on children, their parents and the St. Louis Jewish community, Jewish Federation invested $125,000 last August into a collaborative initiative for all 10 of the community’s...

There’s a song kids sing at Jewish summer camp with the lyrics, “Wherever you go, there’s always someone Jewish.” My husband and I lived that last week when we traveled to San Diego, where both kids played in the JCC Maccabi Games. Of course,...

Tu B'Av, a relatively minor Jewish holiday, finds a place in modern Israel as a holiday of love. Considered a romantic Jewish holiday, even secular observers see Tu B’Av as the Jewish equivalent of Valentine’s Day.  Couples often plan their weddings,...

Attention youngsters who enjoy singing. Shir Emeth Youth Choir, which is open to all 3rd-7th graders in the St. Louis Jewish community, will officially get underway next month. Although it will be based at Congregation Shaare Emeth, any child from any...

Upcoming events include a family "Making Mensches" event at Shaare Emeth's Mitzvah Garden, Kol Rinah's First Fridays family service, 'Matilda: The Musical,' the St Charles Jewish Festival and more. ‘Matilda: The Musical’ When/Where: July 22-24...

For pediatricians, summer is a time when their office schedule is filled with routine physical examinations. Visits for respiratory infections are usually low, and families have the time to schedule a visit to the doctor for their otherwise busy adolescents. If...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. They also say, “Amy, you talk too much.” Sometimes, you capture an image that is spectacular enough to be framed. Other times, you see the picture on your phone and hit delete. I think those are the real...