In this episode, Rabbi Yair Menchel shares tips on how parents can make Chanukah a meaningful and fun experience for their children. He emphasizes the importance of creating a...
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![Lighting the Way: A Guide to Meaningful Chanukah Celebrations for Families | Rabbi Yair Menchel](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/12/Add-a-title-Instagram-Post.png)
![How to Prepare Children for Teshuva – Rav Judah Mischel](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/09/Yair-daar-1.png)
How to explain Teshuva to your children? How to prepare yourself and your family for Teshuva? What strategies to use to...
![Practical Advice on How to Prepare Children for Yamim Noraim – Mrs. Sharon Richter](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/09/Sharon-richter.png)
How to prepare our home for Yamim Noraim? How to help children understand and relate to Yamim Noraim? How to get ready for Yom Tov? Welcome to another episode of...
![5 Creative Ways to Make Sukkot Memorable for Kids | Sari Kopitnikoff](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/09/Sari.png)
This episode of the Jews Next Dor podcast features Sari Kopitnikoff, a bestselling Jewish author and creator of educational games and...
![Pre-Rosh Hashanah Parenting with Rabbi Shmuel Reichman](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/09/Yair-daar.png)
How important is our own self-development for your children? How to help children find their true selves and grow? How to enable children to deeply connect to HaShem? Welcome to...
![From Tears to Reflection: Helping Children Navigate Loss on Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Larry Rothwachs & Sally Shatzkes](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/07/Stephen-Hill-1.png)
How can parents help children to appreciate and really tap into the 3 weeks, the 9 days, and ultimately, Tisha B’av? How can parents model mourning when it is...
![Pre-Shavuos: 5 tips to get our children excited about Torah](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/05/Rona-Novick-6.png)
Do you want to help your children become excited about Torah this Shavuos? Have their own Kabbolas HaTorah? If yes, this episode is for you. We will go through...
![Special Yom Ha’atzmaut Episode – Special Yom Ha’atzmaut Episode – Raising Children in Israel – Rav Jesse Horn](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/04/Rav-Jesse-Horn-3.png)
What are the benefits and challenges of raising children in Israel? What are the the differences between growing up in America and Israel? In this special Yom Ha'atzmaut episode,...
![11. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.6 | Making a Fun and Creative Seder w/ Sari Kopitnikoff](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/04/Yechiel-Weberman-1.png)
In this final episode of our Pre-Pesach series, we end off with the creator of That Jewish Moment - Sari Kopitnikoff. She is sharing some amazing and very creative...
![10. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.5 | The Seder Preparation w/ Rabbi Yechiel Weberman](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/04/Yechiel-Weberman.png)
How to prepare an exciting and educational Seder? What props and visuals to use to keep the kids involved? What does the Seder look like in Rabbi Weberman’s home? Rabbi...
![9. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 4 | The Seder Preparation w/ Mrs. Sharon Richter](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/03/Yair-daar-2.png)
How to prepare a joyous and educational Seder? What are some pro tips that can help parents? How to make sure all kids are involved and have a voice? Welcome...
![8. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 3 | Structure & Flexibilty w/ Dr. Robin Akselrud](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/03/Yair-daar-1.png)
How can we maintain our family routine during Pesach? What to do with your kids during Pesach preparations? How to...
![7. Pre-Pesach Series Ep. 2 | The Seder Positive Atmosphere And Great Storytelling Are The Key!](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/03/Yair-daar.png)
How should parents prepare for the Seder? What should be our goals when preparing the Seder? How to engage children of all ages? Welcome to another episode of The Jews...
![6. Pre-Pesach Series Ep.1 | The Seder Can Be Educational and Fun w/ Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/03/Rona-Novick.png)
This week, in preparation to Pesach, we are happy to talk to Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky, the Principal of Judaic Studies...
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![Parenting Lessons for Shavuot – Adina Soclof](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2024/06/Shavuos-parenting-lessons.png)
As we move into the Shavuot, The Ten Commandments and Megillat Ruth take center stage. There is much we can learn from them and glean about our...
![Embracing the Oneness Within: “אֶחָד” – A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Godly Souls – Rav Mordechai Burg](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2024/04/Pesach-Parenting-.png)
כְּנֶגֶד אַרְבָּעָה בָנִים דִּבְּרָה תוֹרָה: אֶחָד חָכָם, וְאֶחָד רָשָׁע, וְאֶחָד תָּם, וְאֶחָד שֶׁאֵינוֹ יוֹדֵעַ לִשְׁאוֹל. Corresponding to four sons did the Torah speak; one wise, one [who considers...
![Time to Clean: Gaining Kid’s Cooperation this Pesach – Mrs. Adina Soclof](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2024/04/pesach-parenting-cleaning.png)
Here it is again. That time of year when there is so much to do. You really need your kid’s help. You want them to cooperate without the arguing...
![Embracing Our Children Just As They Are – A Chanukah Lesson](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/12/A-Chanukah-lesson-385-x-300-px.png)
Once again we find ourselves planted in the garden of Chanukah, being nourished by the warm glow of the Chanukah Neiros. Chanukah means inauguration, dedication or initiation....
![The Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av: Modeling Mourning for our Children – Rabbi Phil Karesh](https://genaleph.org/content/uploads/2023/07/The-Three-Weeks-and-Tisha-BAv-385-×-300-px.png)
Every year, we commemorate our storied and difficult past with the Three Weeks, a period of tiered mourning. We start with lighter restrictions - no music and...