Making Thanksgiving Meaningful for Young Children
As Thanksgiving approaches, I naturally begin to think about the story I was taught as a child about the Pilgrims and Native Americans. I still have pictures of myself standing up in a school play, dressed in a feather headband, acting out a scene about the Mayflower. Times have changed. Teaching preschoolers about our history […] Learn More ›
Preparing for the High Holidays
It’s More Than Making Chicken Stock. It’s About Taking Stock. The High Holidays are quickly approaching and if we don’t properly prepare we cannot fully experience their true meaning. Many of us entered the dates of the High Holidays in our calendars last year and finalized our plans months ago. We know who will host which […] Learn More ›
Stepping Back and Lovin’ It – Part 2
The Homework Hassle It’s September and the kids are back to school. While many of us couldn’t wait to return to a routine, how quickly we have gone from calm to chaos. Homework, sports and other extracurricular activities are in full-swing. Backpacks are strewn across our floors. The sound of school buses fill our streets […] Learn More ›
Thank you for being part of Up, Over and All-In
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for supporting Up, Over and All-In. And thank you to the hundreds of families who joined us on Sunday to celebrate inclusion, capability and community! Learn More ›
Stepping Back and Lovin’ It
You may have seen the above photo of a sign posted at a boys’ high school that went viral on Facebook. Personally, I agree! Most parents are guilty of something in the above photo. Perhaps we’ve shown up at school to deliver our kids’ forgotten lunch. With our heads hung low and lunchbox in hand, […] Learn More ›
Reflections on a Beautiful Summer Evening: Shabbat on the Lake
When nearly 700 people come together on one night to celebrate Shabbat, we know that this community is truly something special. Shabbat on the Lake took place on Friday, August 5, and this year we expanded this beloved annual event to two locations. 600 young adults gathered on the lakefront at the Waveland Clock Tower […] Learn More ›