The Hardest Three Words to Say
You and your spouse are driving along the highway. You begin to strongly suspect that you have missed your exit.
Nitzevet, Mother Of King David: A Bold Voice Of Silence
Shavuot marks the birthday of King David and for this reason it is customary in many communities to read Megillat Ruth since Ruth was his great-grandmother.
Chesed In The Midwest
A few weeks ago, my family and I arrived in Cleveland on a Sunday afternoon.
Senseless Love
One month ago, humanity woke up to a very dark world.
A Glimmer Of Contrasts
I've just read an autobiographical summary of R' Yisroel Meir Lau, former chief rabbi of Israel.
Does G-d Like Playing Games with Us?
She rolls the dice. Her face is serious, concentrating on the outcome.
The Road Trip
We're on one of those really long family road trips. The kind that parenting experts advise will imprint fond memories on your children's psyche. (How's that for guilt?) And the kind on which you never leave home without a bottle of Tylenol and your favorite cup of strongly caffeinated, black coffee.
Religion Is Not A Quick Fix
Not only was I raised in a "religious" home, but with my father serving for the last 50 years as the rabbi of our − at first fledging, and now, vibrant − Toronto community, I was given the endearing designation of being "the rabbi's daughter."
Wonder Detergent
Last week, I bought a new brand of detergent.
It promises to remove all stains, even those stubborn, impossible to remove ones--or your money back. Guaranteed.
An Afternoon Act
You.
Yes, it is you that I'm talking to.
Why Did G-d Create Bullies?
He looks at me with such a wistful expression in his clear blue eyes. His young shoulders are sagging and he appears to be carrying the world's burdens.
A Driving Lesson
I drove home from work on that uneventful sunny Tuesday afternoon as I do every other day.
Why Husbands Should Buy Their Wives Flowers
Shavuot is considered the time when we "married" G-d or cemented our relationship with Him after our "courtship" on Pesach, during the Exodus from Egypt. The Luchot (Tablets with the Ten Commandments) is compared to our Ketubah (marriage contract) and explains the responsibilities of each of us in this relationship.
Wonder Detergent
Last week, I bought a new brand of detergent.
It promises to remove all stains, even those stubborn, impossible to remove ones--or your money back. Guaranteed.
Life In Fragments
I'm relaxing on the sofa watching Shira, my 11-year-old, patiently teaching baby Sara Leah how to build a tower with her blocks, when the tranquil peace is suddenly shattered.
Have You Ever Stuffed Tissues Down A Sink Drain?
She looks at me with those large brown eyes. I try to decipher her expression. There's a hint of sadness, doubt and even fear. She averts her gaze, trying to deny her act, as if she's trying to take it back.
Do You Know Where Your Teenager Is? An Ode to All Teens
Dedicated to my three teenagers
The Second Time Around
Have you ever asked yourself-or anyone else: If you could live your life all over again, what different choices would you make?
Feminine Soul
Dear Mrs. Weisberg,
The present era is particularly harsh, especially for the families in Israel.
Rachel And Leah – Two Destinies, Two Worlds
Rachel and Leah - two sisters, two wives of Yaakov, and two of the Matriarchs of our People;
Gone Amiss – Thoughts For Pesach Cleaning
The deeper message behind our vigilant search and removal of chometz for Pesach is the need to remove any vestige of spiritual chometz from our beings and personalities.
When It’s Time to Stop Being Nice!
Is there ever a time to say, "Enough! No more Mr. Nice guy for me!"
Life’s Detours
A few years ago, we were headed back home from a family vacation in the Laurentian Mountains.
Allergies!
My day begins as a perfectly sunny, breezy, late summer morning. But then we meet.
Where Will Gilad Shalit be This Passover? An Open Letter to Jewish Mothers Across...
Dear Sisters,
As the holiday of Passover approaches, many of us are busy planning for the holiday. Many of us will be hosting large Seders, with our own families, our extended families, friends and acquaintances. For me, I eagerly count down the days, waiting for my married daughter and her wonderful husband to come and spend this joyous time with us. I am honored, too, that my parents will be joining our Seders, providing memories that I know my children will cherish for a lifetime.
Silent Messages
It is almost exactly one year since my father-in-law, Rabbi Yankel Weisberg, passed away.
Changing Lanes
I am driving along in my small silver sports car. The pace of the cars around me has suddenly become frenzied; the flow of traffic has thickened considerably; I have hit morning rush hour on Toronto's busy thoroughfares. I need to merge into traffic on a very busy main road. But I am stopped, stuck, as the cars whiz past me.
A Crumpled Letter
From the great synagogue in Tel Aviv to his performances in the role of Jean Valjean in the hit Broadway show Les Miserables, Dudu Fisher is an international star singer and cantor.
As Sweet As Candy
At this time of year, honey, and the sweetness it represents, plays a major role in our celebrations.
A Lesson In Chinuch
Several years ago my husband and I were the directors of a seminary, which girls from all over the world attended.
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