In the program of the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, which opened last week, you will find a movie that every Jewish family needs to watch: a four-minute short named “Blewish.” The film may be short, but it packs an emotional...

Saying the word “snow” in my house is akin to other four-letter words that are less-than-polite. With the days getting shorter and darker, I like to subject my kids to listening to my off-key rendition of Debbie Boone’s hit from the 70’s, “You...

This story was originally published on October 27,  by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning.” Ava DuVernay is best known for hard-hitting films that take on race in America, whether...

With the first night of Hanukkah roughly a month away (Hanukkah starts the night of Nov. 28 this year), shoppers are sure to be in the thick of present buying. Why not make things a little easier on them and suggest a great book (or four)? These titles...

Circus Flora When/Where: Through Oct. 31 at the Big Top in Grand Center Virtual/In-person? In-person RSVP required? Tickets for in-person shows are $10- $85 and available at metrotix.com. Description: As Circus Flora’s storytellers will describe,...

We are one week away from Halloween, which is like a warning that the winter holiday season is right around the corner -- hiding so it can jump out, yell “BOO!” and scare you when you least expect it. Halloween is also a fantastic time to ponder...

Circus Flora When/Where: Through Oct. 31 at the Big Top in Grand Center Virtual/In-person? In-person RSVP required? Tickets for in-person shows are $10- $85 and available at metrotix.com. Description: As Circus Flora’s storytellers will describe,...

Question: What do you do when someone you thought was a really good friend suddenly starts treating you badly? In addition to the video response, Alexa and her mom, Lauren, offer this response: Many people have had situations like this, where they...

I'm guessing that many of you who are parents, remember how tough it was to get your children to do those little hygenic things we humans do, such as brush our teeth, shower, cut our nails.  There's a lot more of course, but let's just focus on that...

(JTA) — For Jewish fans of American Girl dolls, Hanukkah came early this year. Last week, the popular doll company released a new set of holiday doll outfits and accessories to diversify its holiday outfits. Kids can now dress up their dolls in special...

Upcoming events including the Mirowitz STEAM Studio, a family hike with Israeli shlicha Roni Lavi, a 'Healthy Me Day' at Epstein, and more. Pumpkinland When/Where: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Mondays) through Oct. 31 at Theis Farms, 14101 Creve...