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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 […]

Facing the Challenges of a Unique Generation – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series – Part 4 – Rav Mordechai Burg
August 3, 2023 Facing the Challenges of a Unique Generation – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series – Part 4 – Rav Mordechai Burg

As we have already explained in previous articles, the Sugya of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh is rich with invaluable Chinuch lessons. Let us once again delve deeply into this Parsha […]

Helping Our Children Think Through Decisions – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin
July 28, 2023 Helping Our Children Think Through Decisions – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin

One of the most important skills we can give our kids is the ability to think through their decisions. Children are naturally rash, not known for considering consequences before taking […]

The Eight Habits of Highly Effective Jewish Parenting – Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick
July 28, 2023 The Eight Habits of Highly Effective Jewish Parenting – Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick

As we know, the challenge of parenting is not a “one-size-fits-all” endeavor; nor does an effective parenting approach for one child necessarily transfer or apply to another child in the […]

Criticizing Our Children – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series – Part 3 – Rav Mordechai Burg
July 25, 2023 Criticizing Our Children – Ben Sorer U’Moreh Series – Part 3 – Rav Mordechai Burg

Nine years ago I was hospitalized In Haddasah Ein Kerem for a month with a ruptured appendix. I was admitted into the ICU where I was on a constant drip […]