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Being a Father, Not Just a Provider – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 9 – Rav Mordechai Burg
September 8, 2023 Being a Father, Not Just a Provider – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 9 – Rav Mordechai Burg

With Hashem’s help we have already gleaned so many invaluable Chinuch lessons from the Sugya of Ben Sorer U’Moreh. Let us once again delve into the waters of this beautiful […]

Preparing our Children to Return to School: More than Just a Parenting Checklist – Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick
September 7, 2023 Preparing our Children to Return to School: More than Just a Parenting Checklist – Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick

It seems like yesterday when we were all making our long-awaited family summer plans. Some of these plans included sending our children to summer camp; others included quality family time […]

Back to School Tips for Parents
September 6, 2023 Back to School Tips for Parents

Special thank you to the Upwards Community organization for sharing this, and allowing us to share it here. Back to School

Building A Forgiving Home – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 8 – Rav Mordechai Burg
August 31, 2023 Building A Forgiving Home – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 8 – Rav Mordechai Burg

As we continue to reap the rewards of studying the Sugya of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh let us turn our attention to a fascinating halacha. The Ben Sorer U’Moreh can […]

Hearing the Cries of Children in Pain – Ben Sorer U’Moreh part 7 – Rav Mordechai Burg
August 24, 2023 Hearing the Cries of Children in Pain – Ben Sorer U’Moreh part 7 – Rav Mordechai Burg

We have become accustomed to hearing that the wayward and rebellious son, the Ben Sorer U’Moreh, never actually happened. Why then does the Torah spend time teaching us the halachos […]

Derech Eretz Kadmah L’torah: A 21st Century Challenge For Parents And Families – Dr. Chaim Y Botwinick
August 18, 2023 Derech Eretz Kadmah L’torah: A 21st Century Challenge For Parents And Families – Dr. Chaim Y Botwinick

One of the most often used phrases in describing the important concept of derech eretz (respectful behavior) is “Derech Eretz Kadmah  LaTorah” – derech eretz  proceeds (or comes before) the […]

Parenting in Unity – The Soul of Parenting – Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis-Wolff – Book Excerpt
August 17, 2023 Parenting in Unity – The Soul of Parenting – Rebbetzin Slovie Jungreis-Wolff – Book Excerpt

Excerpted and adapted from The Soul of Parenting, by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff. August 2023. Reprinted with permission. Parenting in Unity Mommy, Daddy, and Our Parenting Mission When Spouse and Child Are Against […]

This Child of Ours: Learning Love from the Story of Yishmael – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 6 – Rav Mordechai Burg
August 16, 2023 This Child of Ours: Learning Love from the Story of Yishmael – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Part 6 – Rav Mordechai Burg

As we have already repeatedly demonstrated, the Sugya of Ben Sorer U’Moreh is replete with invaluable Chinuch insights. Let us once again turn to the phrase that we examined in […]

Turning the Tide of Entitlement – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin
August 11, 2023 Turning the Tide of Entitlement – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin

As the dismissal teacher directed traffic at pick-up, she noticed a fourth grader exit the gate and walk towards his father’s car, positioned just a few spots back in the […]

Our Unique Children – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series Part 5 – Rav Mordechai Burg
August 8, 2023 Our Unique Children – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series Part 5 – Rav Mordechai Burg

With Hashem’s help we have already gleaned so many invaluable Chinuch lessons from the topic of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh. Once again let us delve deeply into this topic so […]