Why I called my Rebbetzin - By Lisa D.
I do not consider myself religious. I do connect with Hashem in my own spiritual way, but was not brought up with Shabbat and kosher etc....
What I’m telling my kids about Israel - By Goldie Simpson
Remember the story of Purim when our enemies wanted to annihilate our nation? By Divine Providence Esther was the queen of Persia and...
A story -The impact of Mikvah in our community
Jade is a young woman in our community who recently came to the mikvah as a bride. Her mother and sister accompanied her, and after her...
The Mikvah Attendant - By Carol Kleine
I don’t know why, but the idea of the mikvah attendant worried me. Immersing in a warm spa-like mikvah sounded great. Learning about and...
Pep-talk to yourself when you're feeling sad
Sadness is dangerous when it leads to sluggishness and despair. It can be positive when it moves us to action. Here’s one idea on what...
Feminists: A call to action - By Goldie Simpson
“It is not that long ago that life as a woman was altogether different,” my Aunt Bronya tells me as she stirs me, to my delight, into a...
What kind of money manager are you? by Hilary Meyerov, social worker, CKCS
What kind of money manager are you? How to financially empower yourself Good money managers: Pay themselves first i.e. 10%-15% of their...


Warding off those Bulging Winter Blues - By Shirley Norman
I'm a summer person! I get distinctly gloomier with the onset of winter. As the days grow colder and another layer of clothing is added,...
Worldwide Campaign
Dear friends and subscribers, Last month, almost 2,000 women worldwide made a commitment to go to the mikvah. Women in Russia, Brazil,...


Tips for Raising a Mentch - Thoughts from Dr. Pelcovitz's talk at Great Park
1. Don't ’t use the ‘email voice’. We all fall prey to talking in our ‘email voice’ – the tone you detect when the person on the other...