Through the Eyes of a Doula: A Pandemic-Induced Prayer

Through the Eyes of a Doula: A Pandemic-Induced Prayer

“Next time, do bring them in sooner; will you?” Dr. Poster turned to me, the doula, as he readied his supplies to deliver the shaking, first- time mom I had just accompanied. Now with one centimeter left to her labor, I had done what my lady asked of me— to keep her...
Review by Instagrammer Joan Weiner Levin

Review by Instagrammer Joan Weiner Levin

@ShifraMalka Hi. I recently started an Instagram blog featuring titles with Jewish themes. Today, I featured your upcoming book! Good luck with it, I quite enjoyed it and hope others will too! https://t.co/54c6SwE8jE — Joan Weiner Levin (@Joanesty) August 25,...
Who Gets To Matter?

Who Gets To Matter?

“If everyone matters, then no one does,” said Ayala, my eighteen-year old.  “In order for one to matter more, doesn’t someone else have to matter less?” And in her mind, she was thinking about a celebrity YouTuber whose mattering feeds off audiences who willingly...
Small Pleasures, Big Life

Small Pleasures, Big Life

We struggle with them, but they are a blessing. No, I’m not referring to our children. I am thinking about our appetites. While we often think our appetites for food or any kind of pleasure are insatiable, I have learned that this is not so. There is a point at which...

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