Rachel Biale Rachel Biale was born and raised on Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin in Israel and worked for many years as a Jewish community professional in the Bay Area. Recent Stories Feb 23, 2018 Israel should help refugees who, like our parents, flee for a better life Mar 6, 2015 Saying bye-bye when it’s time to walk out the door Feb 6, 2015 Ship of refugees adrift at sea recalls harrowing WWII tale Feb 6, 2015 Parenting for the perplexed | What happened to your legs Jan 7, 2015 What am I to do? My son is a bully Dec 2, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Halloween is over, but fears persist Nov 7, 2014 Words of wisdom from a mom with cancer Oct 10, 2014 The great homework debate continues Sep 12, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | How to explain same-sex wedding to Orthodox kids Aug 15, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Summer is ideal time to allow kids some vegging out Jul 18, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | My 2-year-old wants to get naked, 24/7 Jun 13, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Preparing kids for cross-country move May 16, 2014 When a pet is dying, take time to prepare kids Apr 18, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Grandparents caught in a tight spot Mar 21, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Yelling at my kids: Help me to stop! Feb 21, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Allowance or not Family values can resolve issue Jan 24, 2014 Parenting for the perplexed | Morning drill becomes exercise in frustration Mar 1, 2013 Parenting for the Perplxed | To use or not to use: the big pacifier debate Feb 15, 2013 Parenting for the Perplexed | How to handle it when children lie Feb 1, 2013 Parenting for the Perplexed | Daughter is sweet in kindergarten, but oh-so sour at home Next Page