Memorial Day Weekend
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Swim time at the J
Friday, May 29
File photo of Bais Abraham Congregation in University City.
FABA (Families at Bais Abe) event
Memorial...
RACHEL SPEZIA, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 12, 2021
Virtual learning versus in-person learning. Continuing to fully shelter in place versus expanding the “bubble.” Get the COVID-19 vaccination as early as possible versus wait for more research to be done. These are just a few examples of decisions...
What do you do when you are playing with someone and another person wants to play with you but you don’t want to play with them? What do you say?
Alexa and Madeline respond: We have all been in this situation before where we feel left out by a group...
“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...
RACHEL BRAY-SPEZIA, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 28, 2021
As a busy parent, my to-do list is a mile long, from A to Z – Z being Zoom meetings, of course.
Many of the tasks on my list are things I do for others: picking up a few groceries for my grandmother; taking my son to see his pediatrician; shopping...
“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...
One of the most influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages, Maimonides (also referred to by the acronym Rambam), instructs us that "the soul is subject to health and disease, just as is the body." A friend once told me that we are only as happy as...
By Elyse Picker, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 14, 2021
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching; with that, a longing and readiness to return to some degree of “regular” life. For many parents, that means making plans for summer camp and fortunately, St. Louis offers a multitude of options for...
Rock out with St. Louis and celebrate Israel at 73 When/Where? Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.Virtual/In person? At the Virtual JRSVP required? Register at community.jccstl.org Description: Grab your family and gather around the TV for a virtual all-star...
“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...
Getting started:Get referrals from other parents, your own doctors and social media groupsCall pediatric offices to make sure they take your insuranceGoogle candidates’ names and see what you can learn (education, background, etc.)Set up interviews...
I am in love. He had me at “hello.” While there is no ring on my finger or any legal documents to sign, it is a committed relationship based on trust, respect and open communication, and I hope it stays rock solid for years to come. I use the term...
