About two weeks ago, my mother-in-law had hip surgery. After several days in the hospital, and a remarkable recovery thank G-d, she was released from the hospital and admitted to a rehabilitation center where she stayed for about a week. While my mother-in-law (we call her “Grandma”) was in the rehab, I visited her. Wanting to… Read More
One of my favorite topics that I’ve blogged about is the sandwich generation. I am blessed to have my mother and mother-in-law in my life as well as my children and grandchildren. That’s four generations right there. I constantly vacillate between being a daughter/daughter-in-law to my mom/mom-in-law and a mom/mom-in-law to my… Read More
Yesterday at the bris of our grandson, after the mohel performed the ritual circumcision, we heard the name announced. The naming of Jewish babies is performed at the bris which is on the 8th day of the baby’s life. Our son and dil named their child after my father-in-law. One of the first decisions parents… Read More
My father, Mr. Alfred (Shalom) Stern, passed away three weeks ago at the age of 88 in Brooklyn, in his home. He is survived by my mother, may she live and be well, 6 of us children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. (The photo shown was taken circa 1949). Dad was… Read More
Imagine having a group of women whom you admire – bloggers, writers, mentors, wives of rabbis, teachers, authors — all sitting in the same room and sharing their struggles and triumphs. I felt as if I had that group in my living room when I read my copy of Miriam… Read More
