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Family + Parenting

Children's books for Sukkot from PJ Library

Children’s books for Sukkot from PJ Library

JEN BAER, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 24, 2021

Sukkot 2021 sure does feel a bit more like Sukkot 2020 than I thought it would a few months ago. We are still in the midst of a pandemic, still physically distancing, still not seeing each other’s lips. Luckily, a sukkah is mainly an open, outdoor...

Children aren’t taught to protect themselves against cyberattacks, despite the growing threat. Photo by Taylor Wilcox on Unsplash

The lesson kids won’t learn in school this year, but should

Naama BarakPublished September 21, 2021

(Israel21c) - Our kids being the tech mavens that they are, you’d think that they’d know all about cyberattacks and how not to fall prey to one. They don’t. And for a very simple reason: No one talks to them about it. “Parents aren’t aware...

Levi, Thirza and Ezra: Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?

Cnaan LiphshizPublished September 21, 2021

AMSTERDAM (JTA) — As he lists the names of his many grandchildren, Joop van Ooijen recites what sounds like a roll call at a typical Israeli classroom. Yair, Yael, Lael, Odelia, Netanya, Yoaz and Shilon are some of his grandkids with modern names,...

Ask the Fourth Graders: A common conundrum at the start of the school year

Ask the Fourth Graders: A common conundrum at the start of the school year

Published September 15, 2021

Question: We got our class assignments for school and a bunch of my friends are together in one class and I don’t know many people in my class. I’m disappointed. Do you have any suggestions for me? It can be hard when you don’t get into the...

Roni Lavi

Calendar of upcoming family events

Published September 15, 2021

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition When/Where: Through Oct. 3 at the St. Louis Science Center Virtual/In-person? In-person RSVP required? Reservations are required and can be made at slsc.org or by calling 314-289-4424. A limited number of walk-up...

Apple picking and sukkot building ideas for the whole family to enjoy

Apple picking and sukkot building ideas for the whole family to enjoy

ELYSE PICKER, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 15, 2021

It’s old news by now, but wow, the High Holidays are early this year. With erev Rosh Hashanah colliding with Labor Day and Simchat Torah wrapping up before the month of September ends, I feel like I’ve been flung into fall even though most days...

My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

Published September 10, 2021

This article originally appeared on Kveller.  My father, Michael Horen, was an artist by training and a graphic designer by profession. But the word I most often use to describe him is “humanitarian.” That’s not because he ever did any international...

'The Messier Side of Parenting' with Taryn Goldstein: Quarantine Life

‘The Messier Side of Parenting’ with Taryn Goldstein: Quarantine Life

Published September 1, 2021

“The Messier Side of Parenting” introduces readers to Taryn Goldstein, 43, a St. Louis Jewish mother of four sons, ranging in age from 9 to 15. In her video blog, Goldstein will offer her no-holds-barred take on parenting, with topics ranging from...

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Upcoming events for Jewish families in St. Louis

Published September 1, 2021

Golf at the Galleries When/Where: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 12-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 12-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, through Sept. 6 at the Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd. Virtual/In-person? In-person RSVP required?...

Rachel Lipman, at 28 perhaps the youngest winemaker in Maryland, is pushing through boundaries in a traditionally male-dominated industry. (Jonna Michelle Photography)

This Jewish family has been making honey wine for 150 years

Stacey PfefferPublished September 1, 2021

This article originally appeared on Kveller. Rachel Lipman cares deeply about preserving her Jewish family’s fifth-generation winemaking business, Loew Vineyards, but the 28-year-old is keeping an eye on the future, too. As one of the youngest winemakers...

Amy Fenster Brown: It’s that time of year again. #backtoschool

Amy Fenster Brown: It’s that time of year again. #backtoschool

AMY FENSTER BROWNPublished August 29, 2021

It’s back to school time! Kids look forward to seeing their friends and … well, that’s about it. For the most part, kids aren’t excited to get up early, sit in classrooms all day and have homework at night. They will rarely admit to liking...

The Messier Side of Parenting: Travel adventures

The Messier Side of Parenting: Travel adventures

Published August 18, 2021

“The Messier Side of Parenting” introduces readers to Taryn Goldstein, 43, a St. Louis Jewish mother of four sons, ranging in age from 9 to 15. In her video blog, Goldstein will offer her no-holds-barred take on parenting, with topics ranging from...

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